
Product: Generic Benicar (Olmesartan)
Benicar (Olmesartan) is in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It keeps blood vessels from narrowing which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow and it helps the kidneys to eliminate extra fluid. Benicar (Olmesartan) is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is sometimes given together with other blood pressure medications.
Drug Category: Blood Pressure
Brand Name: Benicar
Generic Name: Olmesartan
About Benicar (Olmesartan):
Brand name: Benicar
Generic name: Olmesartan
What is Benicar?
Benicar (Olmesartan) is in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It keeps blood vessels from narrowing which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow and it helps the kidneys to eliminate extra fluid.
Benicar is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is sometimes given together with other blood pressure medications.
Benicar may also be used for other purposes not listed here.
Important information about Benicar
Do not use Benicar without telling your doctor if you are pregnant. Olmesartan may cause injury and even death to the unborn baby if you take it during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Use an effective form of birth control. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment. You should not use Benicar if you are allergic to olmesartan. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can lower your blood pressure and may increase some of the side effects of Benicar. Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes while you are taking Benicar unless your doctor has told you to.
To be sure this medication is helping your condition your blood pressure will need to be checked on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
Keep using this medication even if you feel fine. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.
In rare cases Benicar can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue leading to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have muscle pain tenderness or weakness especially if you also have fever nausea or vomiting and dark colored urine.
Before taking Benicar
You should not use Benicar if you are allergic to olmesartan.
Before using Benicar tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs or if you have:
• kidney disease;
• liver disease;
• congestive heart failure; or
• if you are dehydrated.
If you have any of these conditions you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication.
FDA pregnancy category D. This medication can cause harm to an unborn baby. Benicar may cause injury and even death to the unborn baby if you take it during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Do not use Benicar without your doctor's consent if you are pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether Benicar passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take Benicar?
Take Benicar exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication.
You may take Benicar with or without food.
To be sure this medication is helping your condition your blood pressure will need to be checked on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
Keep using this medication even if you feel fine. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.
Store Benicar at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.
Overdose symptoms may include fast or slow heartbeat dizziness or feeling like you might pass out.
What should I avoid while taking Benicar?
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can lower your blood pressure and may increase some of the side effects of Benicar. Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes while you are taking Benicar unless your doctor has told you to.
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
Benicar side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face lips tongue or throat. In rare cases Benicar can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue leading to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have muscle pain tenderness or weakness especially if you also have fever nausea or vomiting and dark colored urine.
Call your doctor at once if you have any other serious side effects such as:
• feeling like you might pass out;
• painful or difficult urination;
• urinating less than usual or not at all;
• chest pain fast heart rate;
• swelling in your hands or feet; or
• slow heart rate weak pulse tingly feeling.
Less serious Benicar side effects may include:
• runny or stuffy nose sore throat cough;
• joint pain;
• back pain;
• stomach pain diarrhea;
• headache dizziness;
• mild itching or skin rash;
• weakness; or
• increased sweating.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
What other drugs will affect Benicar?
Before taking Benicar tell your doctor if you are also taking a diuretic (water pill).
There may be other drugs that can interact with Benicar. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins minerals herbal products and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor
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