Olmesartan vs Valsartan
 | Olmesartan |  | Valsartan |  |
| 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. | Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure. It is also used to improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. | |||
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| 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 Valsartan review I have been taking Valsartan,for yrs,because of HBP.I have Diabetes & have been retaining fluids. I am taking Lasix but am still retaining fluids.My PCP put me on Spirolactone& told me too cut out the Valsartan first if I didn't feel well.I am on vacation in another state & don't know if I'm doing the correct thing! Tom Allergic reaction with one dose. Bright red, hot, itchy face. Required steroids to reverse the reaction. | |||
