warning about olmesartan and serious GI problems
September 2013
Experts are warning about olmesartan and serious GI problems.
It's not common. But some patients on olmesartan (Olmetec) develop severe chronic diarrhea, significant weight loss, and intestinal changes similar to celiac disease.
This enteropathy can occur months to years after starting olmesartan...and resolves when the drug is discontinued.
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