Olmesartan vs Telmisartan
 | Olmesartan |  | Telmisartan |  |
| Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Olmesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. | This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Telmisartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. | |||
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Reviews
| Add Olmesartan review have been taking this medication approximately 3 mos. B/P for the first time is normal as well as pulse. 120s/60s and pulse in the 60s. No ill side effects and feel great. also have DM2. previously trialed 3 other b/p classifications without success. Ideal pulse, blood pressure (117/77, pulse 60) for over 6 years now. Coughing for a few weeks now and doc says to get off this. Cough didn't go away, thus getting back on Benicar. | Add Telmisartan review good for control of hypertension. but increases potassium and creatinine I feel very drowsy | |||
