Olmetec and Herpes zoster - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Herpes zoster is reported as a side effect among people who take Olmetec (olmesartan medoxomil), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Lipitor, and have Lupus nephritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Herpes zoster when taking Olmetec. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 7,816 people who have side effects when taking Olmetec from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Olmetec?

Olmetec has active ingredients of olmesartan medoxomil. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 7,904 Olmetec users. Check the latest studies of Olmetec.

What is Herpes zoster?

Herpes zoster is found to be associated with 1,825 drugs and 2,166 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Herpes zoster.

On Jul, 07, 2026

7,816 people reported to have side effects when taking Olmetec.
Among them, 60 people (0.77%) have Herpes zoster.

Among these 60 people:

How long have people been on Olmetec when they have Herpes zoster? *

What is the gender of people who have Herpes zoster when taking Olmetec? *

female: 53.33 %
male: 46.67 %

What is the age of people who have Herpes zoster when taking Olmetec? *

What are other drugs people take besides Olmetec? *

What are other side effects people have besides Herpes zoster? *

Upper Respiratory Tract Inflammation: 12 people, 20.00%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 11 people, 18.33%
Rashes (redness): 10 people, 16.67%
Headache (pain in head): 10 people, 16.67%
Nausea And Vomiting: 9 people, 15.00%
Constipation: 9 people, 15.00%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 8 people, 13.33%
Back Pain: 8 people, 13.33%
Fungal Skin Infection: 8 people, 13.33%
Ovarian Cysts (fluid filled sacs of the ovary): 8 people, 13.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Lupus Nephritis (a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that may affect kidney tissue): 13 people, 21.67%
Upper Respiratory Tract Inflammation: 9 people, 15.00%
Constipation: 9 people, 15.00%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 8 people, 13.33%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 8 people, 13.33%
Diabetes: 8 people, 13.33%
Diarrhea: 7 people, 11.67%
Fever: 7 people, 11.67%
Seasonal Allergy (allergic condition due to certain season): 7 people, 11.67%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 7 people, 11.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on olmesartan medoxomil (the active ingredients of Olmetec) and Olmetec (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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