Benicar HCT Side Effects
Benicar | olmesartan medoxomil-hydrochlorothiazide has been shown to cause side effects such as
- dizziness
- light-headedness
- stomach pain
- heartburn
- diarrhea
- joint pain
- headache
- dry cough
Warnings & Recalls for Benicar HCT
- Benicar HCT has received a black box warning for its risk of fetal toxicity syndrome, and should under no circumstance be used by patients who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant.
- Patients can easily become dehydrated, causing seriously low blood pressure, or serious electrolyte imbalance.
- In some rare but serious cases, Benicar HCT has been shown to cause a condition that causes a breakdown in skeletal muscle tissue, which can lead to kidney failure.
- Consult your healthcare physician before using Benicar HCT with any other medications, as some combinations can cause serious side effects.
Benicar HCT Treatment and Use
Benicar HCT | olmesartan medoxomil-hydrochlorothiazide is an oral tablet manufactured by Daiichi Sankyo which contains both angiotensin II receptor blocker and diuretic medications. Benicar HCT works to relax blood vessels, decrease blood pressure, and aid the kidneys in expelling fluid and sodium from the body.
Benicar HCT has been approved for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Other Names for Benicar HCT
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Generic: (Unavailable)
- Olmesartan medoxomil-hydrochlorothiazide
Lawsuits & Legal Information for Benicar HCT
Author:
Lainee Hooks
Posted on May 21, 2012
