Is Benicar a safe drug?
FDA has not concluded that Benicar increases the risk of death. The Agency is reviewing this safety concern and will update the public when additional information is available. FDA believes the benefits of Benicar in patients with high blood pressure continue to outweigh the potential risks.
What are the long term effects of taking Benicar?
Symptoms of drug-induced sprue-like enteropathy include severe, chronic diarrhea and substantial weight loss within months to years after beginning use of the medication. Benicar can also result in fetal toxicity and is not recommended for women who are pregnant.
What are the long term side effects of Benicar?
Benicar Side Effects Symptoms of drug-induced sprue-like enteropathy include severe, chronic diarrhea and substantial weight loss within months to years after beginning use of the medication. Benicar can also result in fetal toxicity and is not recommended for women who are pregnant.
Is losartan better than Benicar?
New study results show that patients treated with olmesartan medoxomil (Benicar) 40 mg once daily experienced significantly greater blood pressure reductions and higher goal attainment rates than patients treated with losartan potassium (Cozaar) 100 mg once daily, after 8 weeks.
What is a good alternative to olmesartan?
Telmisartan is equally as effective as olmesartan at lowering blood pressure. On top of lowering blood pressure, telmisartan provides two other benefits: lowering blood sugar levels (by improving insulin sensitivity) and lowering cholesterol levels.
Is BENICAR HCT still available?
Benicar HCT (olmesartan / hydrochlorothiazide) is available as a generic medication and may be significantly cheaper compared to the brand version.
Is Benicar and olmesartan the same?
Benicar is a prescription blood pressure medication manufactured by Japanese drugmaker Daiichi Sankyo. Its active ingredient is olmesartan medoxomil, which is available as a generic formulation.
What is the safest prescription blood pressure medicine?
Methyldopa, which works to lower blood pressure through the central nervous system, has the lowest risk of harming the mother and developing fetus. Other possible safe options include labetalol, beta-blockers, and diuretics.