Olmesartan and atrial fibrillation Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Olmesartan Side Effects Report #6076526-4
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Jan 28, 2009. Female patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation , blood potassium increased. Olmesartan dosage: 20 MG, PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, TAKEPRON OD, ACTOS, AMARYL, NORVASC, KINEDAK, MEVALOTIN, FLUITRAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Olmesartan Side Effects Report #5629923-2
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Jan 30, 2008. Male patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension, prostate cancer , atrial fibrillation , gastric ulcer, insomnia and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory failure, anaemia, atrial fibrillation , bronchiectasis, chest pain , diabetic nephropathy, glucose tolerance impaired, haemoptysis, interstitial lung disease. Olmesartan dosage: 20 MG (20 MG, 1 IN 1 D), PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CASODEX, TENORMIN, SUNRYTHM, FAMOTIDINE, DEPAS, WARFARIN. Patient died on 10/25/2007.

Olmesartan Side Effects Report #6129680-X
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from IRELAND on Mar 06, 2009. Male patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation , hypotension. Olmesartan dosage: 10 MG (10 MG,1 IN 1 D),ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, CARDICOR, CRESTOR, ELTROXIN, GLUCOPHAGE, TAMSULOSIN, SENOKOT, SOLARAZE. Patient recovered.

Olmesartan Side Effects Report #6138651-9
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Mar 13, 2009. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation , bradycardia, tachyarrhythmia. Olmesartan dosage: 20 MG (20 MG, 1 IN 1 D) ORAL YEARS AGO. During the same period patient was treated with VOTUM PLUS, DOMPERIDONE, ISCOVER, METOPROLOL, NEXIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Olmesartan Side Effects Report #5767311-9
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on May 22, 2008. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation , cardiac failure congestive, liver function test abnormal, malaise, protein urine present, renal function test abnormal. Olmesartan dosage: 20 MG (1 IN 1 D), PER ORAL. Patient recovered.

Olmesartan Side Effects Report #5875885-2
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Aug 21, 2008. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation , cardiac failure congestive, cardiomegaly, heart rate increased, liver function test abnormal, malaise, oedema, protein urine present, renal function test abnormal. Olmesartan dosage: 20 MG (1 IN 1 D), PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LASIX, VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE, WARFARIN, LANIRAPID. Patient recovered.

Olmesartan Side Effects Report #6023727-7
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Dec 08, 2008. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anion gap, atrial fibrillation , fall , haemodialysis, hypothermia , lactic acidosis, loss of consciousness, metabolic acidosis. Olmesartan dosage: 10 MG (10 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, APROVEL, LASILIX, TAHOR, CARDENSIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Olmesartan Side Effects Report #5565846-5
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Nov 28, 2007. Female patient, 79 years of age, weighting 103.6 lb, was diagnosed with essential hypertension and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation , cardiac failure acute. Olmesartan dosage: 40 MG (20 MG, 2 IN 1 D), PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ARTIST, MICARDIS, ADALAT, AMARYL, BASEN, GASTER D, RIZE, LIPITOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Olmesartan Side Effects Report #5603332-4
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Jan 07, 2008. Female patient, 79 years of age, weighting 103.6 lb, was diagnosed with essential hypertension and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arrhythmia , atrial fibrillation , cardiac failure acute, dyspnoea, oedema peripheral. Olmesartan dosage: 40 MG (20 MG,2 IN 1 D), PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ARTIST, MICADIS, ADALAT, AMARYL, BASEN, GASTER D, RIZE, LIPITOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Olmesartan Side Effects Report #6069104-4
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Jan 19, 2009. Male patient, 78 years of age, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with essential hypertension and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation , blood uric acid increased, hypotension, iron deficiency anaemia, renal impairment, tachycardia. Olmesartan dosage: 20 MG;10MG (10 MG, 1 IN 1 D) PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL, CALBLOCK, LASIX, FLUITRAN, CARDENALIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Olmesartan Side Effects Report #6079819-X
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Jan 30, 2009. Male patient, 78 years of age, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with essential hypertension and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation , hypotension, iron deficiency anaemia, renal impairment, tachycardia. Olmesartan dosage: 10 MG (10 MG, 1 IN 1 D), PER ORAL; 20 MG (20 MG, 1 IN 1 D), PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL, DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE, DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE, CALBLOCK, LASIX, FLUITRAN, LIPITOR, GLUCOBAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Olmesartan Side Effects Report #5871992-9
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Aug 18, 2008. Female patient, 71 years of age, weighting 141.1 lb, was diagnosed with essential hypertension and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation . Olmesartan dosage: 20 MG (20 MG, 1 IN 1 D), PER ORAL; 40 MG (40 MG, 1 IN 1 D), PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL, OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL, OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL, OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL, CALBLOCK, CERCINE, INFLUENZA HA VACCINE, LIPITOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Olmesartan Side Effects Report #5767319-3
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on May 23, 2008. Male patient, 57 years of age, weighting 167.6 lb, was diagnosed with essential hypertension and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation . Olmesartan dosage: 20 MG (20 MG,1 IN 1 D), PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CALBLOCK, BEZATOL, LIPITOR, ALLOPURINOL, TRICOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Olmesartan Side Effects Report #5866936-X
Olmesartan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Aug 12, 2008. Male patient, 57 years of age, weighting 167.6 lb, was diagnosed with essential hypertension and was treated with Olmesartan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation . Olmesartan dosage: 20 MG (20 MG, 1 IN 1 D), PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CALBLOCK, ALLOPURINOL, TRICOR, BEZATOL, LIPITOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.