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Does olmesartan 20 mg causes dry mouth when taken once daily as a chronic medication for a 37 years old patient having secondary hypertension?and why

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

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Olmesartan: Has a common side effects like dry mouth, thirst, weakness, tiredness, just to name a few. The dry mouth is caused by the thiazide diuretic component that creates changes in body salts (sodium) and fluids.

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Answered 8/5/2019

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