Overview
It blocks a hormone that narrows blood vessels.
What it's used for
- High blood pressure
How to take it
- Take it once a day, with or without food.
- Stand up slowly at first.
Your dose depends on your health and other medicines. Always follow your prescription label, and ask your pharmacist if anything is unclear.
Side effects
Common side effects
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
Warnings
- Do not take during pregnancy.
- Potassium and kidney function are checked.
Other medicines, foods, and alcohol
- Potassium supplements and salt substitutes can raise potassium.
- NSAIDs can harm the kidneys.
- Lithium levels can rise.
Tell your provider and pharmacist about every medicine, vitamin, and supplement you take.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Don't take it if you are pregnant. Call your provider right away if you become pregnant.
Missed doses, overdose, and storage
If you miss a dose
Take it as soon as you remember, unless it's almost time for your next dose. Then skip the missed dose. Don't take two doses at once.
If someone takes too much
Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 or get help online at poison.org. Call 911 if the person collapses, has a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be woken.
Storing it
Store at room temperature, away from heat and moisture (not in the bathroom), and out of reach of children and pets.
Conditions it's used for
Sources
- DailyMed: FDA drug label for Azilsartan (U.S. National Library of Medicine)
- MedlinePlus: Drugs, herbs, and supplements
- FDA: Drugs@FDA
Last updated 2026-11-13.