Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet is a medicine used for treating high blood pressure. By lowering the blood pressure, it helps in preventing future heart attack and stroke. Early treatment with this medicine also improves chances of survival in patients of heart attack.

It is advised to take Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet with food at a fixed time each day to maintain consistent levels of medicine in the blood. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, headache, decreased blood pressure, weakness, and increased potassium level in blood. It is advised to avoid potassium rich food and supplements while taking this medicine. It may cause dizziness, avoid driving or rise slowly from the sitting position. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, blood sugar level, kidney functioning, urea, or electrolytes level during the treatment.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.

Uses of Olmezest Beta Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Olmezest Beta Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet is a combination medicine that contains two active ingredients, Amlodipine and Metoprolol Succinate. Both of the medicines in this combination work to lower blood pressure but in different ways. Together they help to relax blood vessels, reduce heart rate and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This lowers blood pressure.
If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should also make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.

Side effects of Olmezest Beta Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Olmezest Beta

Nausea
Diarrhea
Constipation
Upset stomach
Taste change
Weakness
Dizziness
Headache
Cold extremities
Increased potassium level in blood
Numbness of extremity
Slow heart rate
Decreased blood pressure
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Breathlessness
Abdominal pain
Increased triglyceride level in blood
Increased uric acid level in blood

How to use Olmezest Beta Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Olmezest Beta Tablet works

Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet is a combination of two blood-pressure lowering medicines: Olmesartan Medoxomil and Metoprolol Succinate.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment.

Liver

CAUTION

Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Olmezest Beta Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Lowering blood pressure reduces chance of future heart attack & strokes.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause sudden increase in your blood pressure.

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Patient concerns

Can one take concor am 5 in the morning and Olmezest AM 40 in the evening to control the blood pressure

Dr. Saurabh Arora

Cardiology

Yes but y such high dosr

I am a patient of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.

hello my name is bunty i am suffering from premature ejaculation i do not masturbate my sperms comes out with in 5 min i am having high blood pressure i take olmezest h 40 & amlogard 5mg please suggst me any medicine to lave long intercourse time

Dr. Shyam Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hello PATIENT Ejaculation is very common in age and first of all dont take so much tension which is further deteriorate your health. Life style modification with behavioural changes may help you more. There are some technique and take help from your partner. In the ?stop-start? programme, the partner stimulates the penis until the patient feels the urge to ejaculate. At this point, he instructs his partner to stop, waits for the sensation to pass and then stimulation is resumed. Another the ?squeeze? technique is similar but the partner applies manual pressure to the glans just before ejaculation until the patient loses his urge. Apply some cream like Climax spray / EMLA cream which will further help. Along with this do exercise, stop smoking tobacco alcohol n gutkha, eat fruits and take antioxidant multivitamins and vitamin C. Try this for couple of weeks and if not improved i will advice you some medicines.

User feedback

Patients taking Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet

Once A Day

95%

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What are you using Olmezest Beta Tablet for?

Hypertension *

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*Hypertension (high blood pressure)

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

67%

Average

33%

What were the side-effects while using Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Olmezest Beta Tablet?

With food

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Please rate Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet on price

Expensive

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FAQs

Does taking Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet increase the risk of falls?

Though it is rare, falls may occur with the use of Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet. This may be due to instability while walking or a fall in blood pressure while standing up. The risk may be higher in elderly patients. Therefore, they need to be more careful and should be monitored.

Does Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet increase potassium levels in the body?

Yes, Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet may result in hyperkalemia (increased potassium level), especially in patients with reduced kidney function and with already high potassium levels. Your doctor may monitor your potassium level before and during the treatment with Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet and may adjust its dose accordingly.

Can I take alcohol after taking Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet?

No, you should not consume alcohol after taking Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet. Alcohol may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effects of this medicine and lead to low blood pressure.

I am experiencing a headache, is it due to Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet?

Yes, headache is one of the side effects of Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet. Take rest and drink plenty of water and ask a pharmacist to recommend a suitable painkiller. If the headache continues, speak with your doctor.

Does Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet cause constipation?

Yes, Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet may cause constipation. Try to eat a well-balanced diet with lots of fibre and drink plenty of water. Do not take any laxatives without consulting your doctor.

How to reduce the feeling of nausea and vomiting after taking Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet?

Nausea and vomiting are some of the common side effects of this medicine. Eat smaller, more frequent meals to reduce the feeling of nausea. Avoid food that is salty, spicy, fried, or fatty.

What are some lifestyle changes to make while using Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet?

Making lifestyle changes while taking Olmezest Beta 20mg/50mg Tablet can help the medicine work better. Avoid smoking, as smoking increases your risk of having a heart attack and stroke. If you are overweight or obese, try to lose weight. You should maintain a healthy diet by including fruits and vegetables in your meals. Regular exercise can make your heart strong and reduce the risk of a heart attack.

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