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Benicar

Benicar is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (sometimes called an ARB). Olmesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow. Benicar is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children at least 6 years old. Benicar is sometimes given...

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Benicar Prescribing Information

Prescribing Information (FDA)

Benicar is indicated for the treatment of hypertension in adults and children six years of age and older, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. These benefits have been seen in controlled...

Benicar results from the Pill Identifier

  • Pill SANKYO C14 White Round is Benicar
  • Pill SANKYO C15 White Oval is Benicar
  • Pill SANKYO C12 Yellow Round is Benicar
  • Pill SANKYO C22 Yellow Round is Benicar HCT
  • Pill SANKYO C23 Yellow Oval is Benicar HCT

Benicar Dosage Guide

Dosage Information (Advanced)

Benicar Dosage Adult Hypertension Dosage must be individualized. The usual recommended starting dose of Benicar is 20 mg once daily when used as monotherapy in patients who are not volume-contracted. For patients requiring further reduction in blood pressure after 2 weeks of therapy, the dose of...

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Benicar HCT Dosage Guide

Dosage Information (Advanced)

Benicar HCT Dosage The recommended starting dose of BENICAR HCT is 40/12.5 mg once daily in patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with olmesartan monotherapy. Dose can be titrated up to 40 /25 mg if necessary. The recommended starting dose of BENICAR HCT is 20/12.5 mg once...

Benicar vs Benicar HCT Comparison

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Comparing Benicar vs Benicar HCT View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side effects and interactions. Benicar (olmesartan) Benicar HCT (hydrochlorothiazide / olmesartan) Enter another drug to compare View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side...

Benicar Questions & Answers

Drug Questions & Answers (Drugs.com)

Benicar Questions Overview Questions Displaying 11 questions associated with Benicar . Has anyone taken Losartan & had muscular and joint pain & did it disappear once body adjusted? After taking benicar for a few years I've switched to Losartan because of the cost?'ve been on...

Benicar Interactions Checker

Drug Interactions (Cerner Multum)

Benicar Interactions There are 295 drugs known to interact with Benicar (olmesartan), along with 6 disease interactions, and 2 alcohol/food interactions. Of the total drug interactions, 32 are major, 260 are moderate, and 3 are minor. Does Benicar interact with my other drugs? Enter medications to...

Benicar Support Group

Drug Questions & Answers (Drugs.com)

Benicar Support Group Overview Questions Summary Our support group for Benicar has 11 questions and 81 members. Updated 18 Feb 2018. Featured questions Has anyone taken Losartan & had muscular and joint pain & did it disappear once body adjusted? Updated 10 Jan 2025   18 answers Which...

Benicar Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term

Side Effects (Drugs.com)

Benicar Side Effects Serious side effects Other side effects Professional info Note: This document provides detailed information about Benicar Side Effects associated with olmesartan . Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Benicar . Applies to olmesartan...

Benicar Pill Images - What does Benicar look like?

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Benicar Pill Images Note: Multiple pictures are displayed for those medicines available in different strengths, marketed under different brand names and for medicines manufactured by different pharmaceutical companies. Multi-ingredient medications may also be listed when applicable. What does...

Benicar Disease Interactions

Disease interactions (Cerner Multum)

Benicar Disease Interactions There are 6 disease interactions with Benicar (olmesartan). Angioedema Hypotension CHF Hyperkalemia Renal impairment Renal/liver disease Major AR antagonists (applies to Benicar) angioedema Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. The use of these agents is...

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