Azor and Gerd - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gerd is reported as a side effect among people who take Azor (amlodipine besylate; olmesartan medoxomil), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Benicar, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gerd when taking Azor. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,584 people who have side effects when taking Azor from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Azor?

Azor has active ingredients of amlodipine besylate; olmesartan medoxomil. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 3,922 Azor users. Check the latest studies of Azor.

What is Gerd?

Gerd (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease) is found to be associated with 3,416 drugs and 3,426 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gerd.

On Sep, 20, 2025

3,584 people reported to have side effects when taking Azor.
Among them, 423 people (11.8%) have Gerd.

Among these 423 people:

How long have people been on Azor when they have Gerd? *

What is the gender of people who have Gerd when taking Azor? *

female: 44.83 %
male: 55.17 %

What is the age of people who have Gerd when taking Azor? *

What are other drugs people take besides Azor? *

What are other side effects people have besides Gerd? *

Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 127 people, 30.02%
Hiatal Hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm): 119 people, 28.13%
Constipation: 109 people, 25.77%
Diverticulum (out pouching of a hollow (or a fluid-filled) structure in the body): 87 people, 20.57%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 80 people, 18.91%
Diverticulitis (digestive disease which involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) within the bowel wall): 78 people, 18.44%
Weight Decreased: 73 people, 17.26%
Dizziness: 73 people, 17.26%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 70 people, 16.55%
Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 58 people, 13.71%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 16 people, 3.78%
Essential Hypertension (primary hypertension): 15 people, 3.55%
Diabetes: 10 people, 2.36%
Pain: 5 people, 1.18%
High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 1.18%
Abdominal Pain: 4 people, 0.95%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 0.95%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 3 people, 0.71%
Depression: 3 people, 0.71%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 3 people, 0.71%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How severe was Gerd and when was it recovered:

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Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of amlodipine besylate; olmesartan medoxomil:

Gerd and drugs with ingredients of amlodipine besylate; olmesartan medoxomil (425 reports)

Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Common Azor side effects:

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Common drugs associated with Gerd:

Nexium side effect: Gerd (12,089 reports)
Prednisone side effect: Gerd (8,566 reports)
Aspirin side effect: Gerd (7,706 reports)
Omeprazole side effect: Gerd (7,184 reports)
Fosamax side effect: Gerd (7,170 reports)
Prilosec side effect: Gerd (7,041 reports)
Pantoprazole side effect: Gerd (6,020 reports)
Protonix side effect: Gerd (4,972 reports)
Prevacid side effect: Gerd (4,931 reports)
Lisinopril side effect: Gerd (4,561 reports)

Browse all the drugs that are associated with Gerd:

Gerd (3,416 drugs)

Common conditions associated with Gerd:

Hypertension: 8,809 reports
Blood pressure - high: 8,796 reports
Gerd: 8,087 reports
Heartburn - chronic: 7,618 reports
Osteoporosis: 6,424 reports
Thin bones: 6,141 reports
Reflux esophagitis: 5,786 reports
Pain exacerbated: 5,547 reports
Pain relief: 5,525 reports
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease: 5,263 reports

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Gerd:

Gerd (3,426 conditions)

Drugs similar to Azor and Gerd :

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on amlodipine besylate; olmesartan medoxomil (the active ingredients of Azor) and Azor (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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