Benicar Side Effects

If you experience the following symptoms of an allergic reaction after taking Benicar | olmesartan, please seek medical help immediately:

• Itching
• Swelling
• Dizziness
• Wheezing
• Decreased urine
• Breathing difficulties

Other Benicar |olmesartan side effects and adverse reactions include:

• Heartburn or acid indigestion
• Vertigo
• Birth defects or miscarriage
• Hair loss
• Rapid heart rate
• Seizure
• Muscle pain or weakness

Warnings & Recalls for Benicar

Benicar carries with it a black box warning due to its potential for miscarriage and severe birth defects. Do not take this medication if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning on becoming pregnant while on this medication. Benicar is contraindicated in those with the following conditions:

• Kidney disease
• Trouble urinating
• Allergies to sulfonamide type medications

Tell your doctor if you have a history of vomiting or diarrhea before taking Benicar. Before taking Benicar, tell your doctor if you take the following medicines:

• Water pills (diuretics)
• Any medications that effect the heart or cardiovascular system specifically
• Potassium supplements or certain salt substitutes that contain potassium
• Aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAID’s), or any other pain medicine

 

Benicar Treatment and Use

Benicar  | olmesartan medoxamil is a Daiichi-Sankyo drug used to treat hypertension either alone or in combination with other drugs in children one year of age or older as well as adults. It is part of a class of drugs called angiostensin II receptor antagonists. Benicar works by keeping blood vessels from becoming narrow. This improves blood flow and works to reduce blood pressure.

How does Benicar work?

Benicar | olmesartan blocks angiotensin II receptors which decreases the function of the chemical angiotensin II which causes blood vessels to narrow. This keeps blood vessels relaxed and lowers blood pressure.

Benicar dosing

Benicar comes as a coated tablet. Though individual dosage needs may vary, the usual starting dose for Benicar is 20 mg once a day. Your doctor will take many things into consideration before prescribing your individual dose of Benicar.

• The maximum dose administered is 40 mg.
• You should take your dose of Benicar once daily with or without food.
• Benicar is generally considered safe to take with other agents used to counter hypertension.

Other Names for Benicar

Brand name:

• Benicar

Generic

• Olmesartan

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