You
can take Olmesar H Tablet with or without food. The dose will depend on
your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at
the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine
until your doctor tells you not to. It contains a diuretic (water pill)
and will make you urinate more so, it is best to avoid taking this
medicine within four hours of going to bed. Use this medicine regularly
to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well. High blood
pressure does not usually have symptoms and if you stop taking it your
risk of heart attack or stroke may increase.
The most common side
effect is dizziness. Other side effects include weakness, headache,
tiredness, chest pain, and edema. Frequent urination is not a side
effect of this drug. You may experience other possible side effects, but
most are rare. It may occasionally lead to an increase in pressure in
your eye and lead to permanent eye damage if not treated. Make sure you
read the leaflet that comes with your medicines and tell your doctor if
you are bothered by side effects or they do not go away. It may be
possible to adjust your dose or try a different medicine.
This
drug is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding and you
should ask your doctor before taking it if you have kidney or liver
disease, heart trouble or diabetes. Drinking alcohol can further lower
your blood pressure and may cause side effects.