OLMIGHTY 10 MG TABLET

You may have to take Olmighty life long. Olmighty controls high blood pressure but does not cure it. Do not stop taking it even if your blood pressure is well controlled. Olmighty is generally considered safe to be taken for long term. In some cases, long-term use may adversely affect the kidneys and the kidneys may not function as they should. Therefore, to keep a track of how well your kidneys are working, your doctor may prescribe regular blood tests to check urea, creatinine and potassium levels.

Your doctor may advise you to stop taking Olmighty 24 hours before surgery. This is because Olmighty can further reduce your blood pressure when used with anesthetics. So, tell your doctor that you are taking Olmighty if you will be given general anesthetics (medicines that put you to sleep) or are scheduled to have any surgery.

Your doctor may suggest to take your first dose before bedtime, considering that this medicine can make you feel dizzy. After the very first dose you can take Olmighty at any time of the day. It is important to take this medicine at the same time every day.

You may notice a decrease in your blood pressure effectively within 2 weeks of starting Olmighty. However, it may take about 8 weeks to see the full benefits of this medicine.

Making lifestyle changes while taking Olmighty can boost your health. 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.

Yes, the use of Olmighty can make you feel dizzy. This may occur when you suddenly get up from a lying or sitting position. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.

Olmighty does not have a diuretic. Olmighty is a medicine used to lower high blood pressure. It belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). These medicines lower blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. When prescribed by a doctor, Olmighty can also be combined with a diuretic for providing additional benefit in the reduction of blood pressure.

No, Olmighty does not cause weight gain. However, in very rare cases, chronic diarrhea with substantial weight loss may occur. If a patient develops diarrhea while taking Olmighty and no other cause of diarrhea can be deduced, then the doctor may advise the patient to discontinue it immediately and recommend another medicine.