Olmesartan and Candesartan can be used in the treatment of essential hypertension in the elderly, there is no authoritative conclusion on the comparison of the efficacy of the two, and the specific efficacy can vary from person to person, so it is impossible to say which one is better.
1. Olmesartan and candesartan belong to the angiotensin II receptor antagonist class of drugs, and are both suitable for the treatment of essential hypertension in elderly patients. However, there is a lack of authoritative research findings on the comparison of the efficacy of the two drugs, and the specific efficacy of the drug can be due to individual differences in physical fitness, drug compliance and other factors, so it is not possible to conclude that the two are better.
2. In addition, it should be noted that olmesartan ester is prohibited for those who are allergic to it, and also prohibited to be used in conjunction with aliskiren for diabetic patients, and back pain, diarrhea and other adverse reactions may occur during the process of using the drug; Candesartan ester is prohibited for those who are allergic to the drug, women who are pregnant, and prohibited to be used in conjunction with aliskiren, and the adverse reactions include headache, rash and so on.
In summary, considering the use of olmesartan ester or candesartan ester treatment of essential hypertension in elderly patients, must be under the guidance of the doctor according to the actual situation of the individual drug selection and standardization of the use of drugs, do not blindly use the drug or increase or decrease the dosage of their own, so as not to cause adverse consequences.