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(also known as Olmesartan)
Olmesartan belongs to the class of medicines called angiotensin II inhibitor antihypertensives. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can... continue
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| High Blood Pressure | 37 |
78% |
| Heart Failure | 3 |
100% |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 2 |
100% |
| Stroke | 1 |
100% |
| Lupus | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 83% (46
Members)
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Benicar Reviews
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It leaves her exhausted
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bp level with meds
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I have no problem with this medication
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It has worked until recently..
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Don't really know.
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my brother takes, yes it works
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Just started taking 2 days ago. My bp reads 124/52. I am experiencing mild headaches and stiffness in my fingers, after only 2 days. I hope it does't get worse.
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I ve now having to take because of STRESS!
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Has a side effect of dizziness and heartburn, but I think the heartburn is after prolonged useage.
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working great.
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I have been on Benicar for about a yr now and must say that the only time I had these problems is when the BP goes up and the meds aren't working. I t... [More] -
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Hi I have been on a low dose of benicar for a few years now. I never had any headaches with it, Just makes me go potty a bit. It's a water pill. Eithe... [More] -
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Hi friends, I started a new BP med called Benicar & am wondering if anyone has experienced severe headaches with this medicine? I'm not sure if i... [More] -
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Benicar isnt hard on the kidneys...in fact the angiotension receptor blockers (ARBs) are used in diabetics because they are protective against diabeti... [More] -
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Benicar is an angiotension receptor blocker in the class of drugs with cozaar, diovan, hyzaar, etc..it is the class of drugs that are the newer more s... [More]
