A Case Report of Olmesartan-Induced Enteropathy

Chronic olmesartan use can cause a drug-induced enteropathy as a rare side effect leading to diarrhea, significant weight loss, and reduced quality of life. The mechanism of this enteropathy is poorly understood and requires further investigation. We present a case of olmesartan-induced enteropathy resulting in recurrent hospitalizations for intractable diarrhea. Significant enteropathy is more commonly related to infectious or autoimmune causes making the diagnosis of drug-induced enteropathy a challenge. In this case, the lack of significant findings on labs or imaging resulted in a thorough diagnostic work-up revealing olmesartan-induced enteropathy. We present this case to inform providers of the possibility of olmesartan-induced enteropathy and characteristics to identify in other similar cases.

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Chronic use of olmesartan can lead to rare drug-induced enteropathy, causing symptoms such as diarrhea, weight loss, and reduced quality of life. The mechanism of this enteropathy is poorly understood, posing challenges in diagnosis.