Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.

This is Olmesartan and it is used to treat high blood pressure.  Controlling high blood pressure may reduce your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

Olmesartan is often taken once daily. You should take this medicine exactly as your doctor tells you to. You can take your dose with or without food.  

Most people tolerate Olmesartan well. Some side effects can occur.  The most common side effect is dizziness.  You should wait until you know how this medicine affects you before doing activities that require you to be alert, like driving. This is normal if it is mild and should go away.  If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

As with any medicine, rare but serious side effects could occur. With Olmesartan, this includes allergic reactions and problems with your kidneys or intestines. Your doctor will also watch for changes in electrolytes. You should talk to your health care team about which symptoms to watch for, and when to report them.

Olmesartan can have drug interactions.  You should talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any other medicines.

Olmesartan can harm unborn babies. Women taking this medicine should not become pregnant or breastfeed.  

For best results, continue taking Olmesartan, and follow your doctor's advice about diet, exercise and checking your own blood pressure.