HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is Olmetec Advisable For High Blood Pressure?

Hi. I was taking Norvasc for 3 weeks after admission to hospital with 202/107. Then I had cold virus, took cold & flu tablets, nose drops and blood pressure was again high, my doctor advised to double up Norvasc. At the same time I went to my local GP and he gave me a pack of Olmetec. Should I switch to Olmetec as I feel Norvasc doesn t work any more? I can have 150/90 early in the morning on Norvasc.
Mon, 24 Aug 2015
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi & Welcome to HCM.

I appreciate your concern for the efficacy of Olmetec in the treatment of hypertension.

Incomplete data:
Age, gender, the problem for which you were admitted in the hospital?

Yes, Olmetec is advisable for high BP.

Olmetec (Olmesartan) is an effective and safe drug in the treatment of hypertension especially in patients who have some underlying heart disease.

As compared to Norvasc, the side effects are less.
Since your BP was not controlled with Norvasc, so it is better to switch to Olmetc which is more potent than Norvasc in reducing the high BP.

Hope to have answered your query.

I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Is Olmetec Advisable For High Blood Pressure?

Hi & Welcome to HCM. I appreciate your concern for the efficacy of Olmetec in the treatment of hypertension. Incomplete data: Age, gender, the problem for which you were admitted in the hospital? Yes, Olmetec is advisable for high BP. Olmetec (Olmesartan) is an effective and safe drug in the treatment of hypertension especially in patients who have some underlying heart disease. As compared to Norvasc, the side effects are less. Since your BP was not controlled with Norvasc, so it is better to switch to Olmetc which is more potent than Norvasc in reducing the high BP. Hope to have answered your query.