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| GENERIC |
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| Generic name: |
Olmesartan Medoxomil
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| Olmesartan Medoxomil controls high blood pressure. It works by blocking the effect of a hormone called angiotensin II.Benicar relaxes and expands the blood vessels, allowing pressure to drop. |
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Hypertension |
| Drug description |
Olmesartan Medoxomil controls high blood pressure. It works by blocking the effect of a hormone called angiotensin II. Unopposed, this substance prompts the blood vessels to contract, an action that tends to raise blood pressure. Benicar relaxes and expands the blood vessels, allowing pressure to drop. The drug may be prescribed alone or with other blood pressure medications. You must take Benicar regularly for it to be effective. Since blood pressure declines gradually, it may be a couple of weeks before you get significant benefits from Benicar, and you must continue taking it even though you feel well. Benicar does not cure high blood pressure; it merely keeps it under control.Blood Pressure Medication Benicar (Olmesartan) is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist used to treat high blood pressure. Benicar (Olmesartan) may also be used to treat congestive heart failure and other conditions as determined by your doctor. Olmesartan Side Effects: The most common Benicar side effects include dizziness, headaches, diarrhea, abdominal/stomach pain, stuffy nose or stuffy sinuses, and unusual tiredness. The side effects that you may experience should be mild, but if Benicar side effects continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. In the unlikely event you experience Benicar side effects, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other Benicar side effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking BENICAR (Olmesartan)? • Before taking BENICAR (Olmesartan), tell your doctor if you: · have kidney disease; · have liver disease; · are on a salt-restricted diet or have high levels of potassium in your blood; or · are taking a potassium supplement (e.g., K-Dur, Klor-Con, others), or a potassium-sparing diuretic such as amiloride (Midamor), triamterene (Dyrenium, Dyazide, Maxzi
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