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Benicar HCT

Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan medoxomil

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The generic name of this medication is olmesartan and brand name is Benicar.

The active ingredients of this medication are olmesartan medoxomil and hydrochlorothiazide.

This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is sometimes given together with other blood pressure medications.

Common Uses:

This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is sometimes prescribed with other blood pressure medications.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Light headedness.
Painful or difficult urination.
Urinating less than usual or not at all.
Chest pain, fast heart rate.
Swelling in hands or feet.
Slow heart rate, weak pulse, tingly feeling.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended for patients with the following conditions:
If allergic to olmesartan.
If there is kidney disease.
If there is liver disease.
If there is congestive heart failure.
During pregnancy and pre-pregnancy.

Drug Interactions:
Diuretic (water pill)
NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and naproxen for pain/fever reduction)

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Atenolol	7.54	6.65	3.7	54
Benicar HCT	7.44	6.76	4.71	9
Hydrochlorothiazide	6.79	6.19	2.78	33
Lisinopril	5.91	5.58	3.38	91
Ramipril	4.3	4.48	4.46	23
Losartan Potassium	3.18	4.43	5.24	38

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Effectiveness of Benicar HCT by Condition

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Effectiveness on "High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Benicar HCT, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	5.3%	84.2%	5.3%	5.3%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	15.8%	73.7%	10.5%	0%
Blood Pressure	10%	15%	20%	25%	30%
Breathing	0%	26.3%	68.4%	5.3%	0%
Confidence	0%	10.5%	73.7%	5.3%	10.5%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	5.3%	89.5%	5.3%	0%
Digestion	0%	5%	90%	0%	5%
Emotional Well-being	0%	10.5%	84.2%	0%	5.3%
Energy	5%	20%	55%	10%	10%
Eyesight	0%	5.3%	89.5%	5.3%	0%
Memory	0%	21.1%	63.2%	5.3%	10.5%
Mental Clarity	0%	15.8%	73.7%	5.3%	5.3%
Pain	5.3%	10.5%	78.9%	0%	5.3%
Patience	0%	10.5%	73.7%	5.3%	10.5%
Sexual Health	5%	5%	70%	10%	10%
Skin Complexion	0%	5.3%	89.5%	0%	5.3%
Sleep	5.3%	15.8%	57.9%	15.8%	5.3%
Stress Level	0%	10.5%	78.9%	5.3%	5.3%

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Commonly Reported Benicar HCT Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	89.5%	5.3%	0%	5.3%	0%
Anxiety	87.5%	0%	0%	0%	12.5%
Asthma	84.2%	10.5%	0%	5.3%	0%
Blurred Vision	87.5%	0%	0%	12.5%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	87.5%	0%	0%	12.5%	0%
Cold Hands and/or Feet	84.2%	5.3%	0%	10.5%	0%
Cold Symptoms	87.5%	0%	0%	12.5%	0%
Confusion	75%	12.5%	0%	12.5%	0%
Depression	84.2%	5.3%	5.3%	5.3%	0%
Diarrhea	87.5%	0%	0%	0%	12.5%
Dizziness	65%	25%	5%	5%	0%
Drowsiness	75%	10%	0%	10%	5%
Fatigue	55%	30%	5%	5%	5%
Gas	87.5%	0%	0%	12.5%	0%
Headache	94.7%	0%	5.3%	0%	0%
Insomnia	73.7%	5.3%	5.3%	10.5%	5.3%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping	82.4%	5.9%	0%	11.8%	0%
Loss of Taste	94.1%	5.9%	0%	0%	0%
Mood Swings	87.5%	0%	0%	12.5%	0%
Muscle Cramping	75%	12.5%	12.5%	0%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	50%	25%	12.5%	0%	12.5%
Skin Rash	90.9%	0%	0%	9.1%	0%
Slow Heartbeat	94.1%	0%	5.9%	0%	0%
Stomach Ache	87.5%	0%	12.5%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Benicar HCT Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams	94.7%	0%	0%	5.3%	0%
Anemia	90.9%	9.1%	0%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	68.4%	5.3%	15.8%	0%	10.5%
Cough	89.5%	5.3%	0%	5.3%	0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure	52.6%	0%	36.8%	10.5%	0%
Elevated Blood Sugar	73.7%	5.3%	5.3%	10.5%	5.3%
Hair Growth	89.5%	0%	0%	5.3%	5.3%
Heartburn	84.2%	5.3%	5.3%	5.3%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	81.8%	9.1%	9.1%	0%	0%
Kidney Damage	94.7%	5.3%	0%	0%	0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping	0%	50%	50%	0%	0%
Muscle / Joint Pain	73.7%	5.3%	10.5%	0%	10.5%
Reduced Libido	77.8%	11.1%	0%	0%	11.1%
Sexual Dysfunction	81.8%	9.1%	0%	0%	9.1%
Slow Heartbeat	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Stuffy Nose	73.7%	21.1%	0%	5.3%	0%
Swelling around the Eyes	94.7%	5.3%	0%	0%	0%
Swelling of Extremities	54.5%	9.1%	9.1%	18.2%	9.1%

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Episodes since taking Benicar HCT

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User Comments about Benicar HCT

20 Aug 2017	been taking Benicar hct for 14 yrs for the past 5 yrs I have been with joint pain hard to breath sometimes and intestinal bleeding its comes and goes been thru all kinds of test they havnt found a thing then I hear about the side effects of this stuff I think this is the key has anyone had black stole and they cant find out where your bleeding from ??? —Posted by Jimmy Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
24 Mar 2012	Worked well for and no effect on activity or energy levels. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
08 Mar 2012	It lowers blood pressure well in my case, but am concerned about some tiredness and difficulty with memory. Possibly the memory change is due to age, but did not notice it to be quite as pronounced until I started the Benicar about 8 months ago. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
28 Sep 2011	it has nothing failed working for me. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
21 Aug 2011	Benicar HCT has really been beneficial to me and my health. I would highly recommend this medication. —Posted by Ms Monica Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use