benicar 20 mg
olmesartan (OLE meh sar tan)
What is the most important information I should know about Benicar?
• Do not take Benicar if you are pregnant or could become pregnant benicar 20 mg. Whenused during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, Benicar can causeinjury and even death to the developing baby benicar 20 mg. Notify your doctor immediatelyif you think you might be pregnant benicar 20 mg.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities benicar 20 mg. Benicar may cause dizziness or drowsiness benicar 20 mg. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities benicar 20 mg. Also use caution when rising from a sittingor lying position benicar 20 mg.
• Use alcohol cautiously benicar 20 mg. Alcohol may further lower blood pressure andincrease drowsiness and dizziness while taking Benicar benicar 20 mg.
What is Benicar?
• Benicar is in a class of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists benicar 20 mg. Benicar prevents the constriction (narrowing) of blood vessels (veins and arteries) benicar 20 mg.
• Benicar is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) benicar 20 mg.
• Benicar may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide benicar 20 mg.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Benicar?
• Before taking Benicar, tell your doctor if you
· have kidney disease;
· have liver disease;
· are on a salt-restricted diet or have high levels of potassium in yourblood; 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, Maxzide), or spironolactone (Aldactone) benicar 20 mg.
• You may not be able to take Benicar, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove benicar 20 mg.
• Benicar is in the FDA pregnancy category D benicar 20 mg. This means that it is knownto be harmful to an unborn baby benicar 20 mg. When used during the second and third trimestersof pregnancy, Benicar can cause injury and even death to the developing baby benicar 20 mg. Do not take Benicar if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment benicar 20 mg.
• It is not known whether Benicar passes into breast milk benicar 20 mg. Do not takeBenicar without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby benicar 20 mg.
How should I take Benicar?
• Take Benicar exactly as directed by your doctor benicar 20 mg. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you benicar 20 mg.
• Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water benicar 20 mg.
• Benicar can be taken with or without food benicar 20 mg.
• Do not stop taking Benicar without first talking to your doctor benicar 20 mg. If youstop taking the medication, your condition could become worse benicar 20 mg.
• Store Benicar at room temperature away from moisture and heat benicar 20 mg.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember benicar 20 mg. However, if it is almosttime for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularlyscheduled dose benicar 20 mg. Do not take a double dose of this medication benicar 20 mg.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention benicar 20 mg.
• Symptoms of an Benicar overdose are not well known, but might includedizziness, weakness, fainting, fatigue, and chest pain benicar 20 mg.
What should I avoid while taking Benicar?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities benicar 20 mg. Benicar may cause dizziness or drowsiness benicar 20 mg. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities benicar 20 mg. Also use caution when rising from a sittingor lying position benicar 20 mg.
• Use alcohol cautiously benicar 20 mg. Alcohol may further lower blood pressure andincrease drowsiness and dizziness while taking Benicar benicar 20 mg.
• Do not use salt substitutes or take potassium supplements without firsttalking to your doctor benicar 20 mg. Benicar can affect potassium levels in the body benicar 20 mg.
What are the possible side effects of Benicar?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingBenicar and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); or
· little or no urine benicar 20 mg.
• Other side effects are less serious and may be more likely to occur benicar 20 mg. Continue to take Benicar and talk to your doctor if you experience
· diarrhea or upset stomach;
· dizziness;
· headache;
· insomnia; or
· congestion or cough (very unlikely) benicar 20 mg.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur benicar 20 mg. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome benicar 20 mg.
What other drugs will affect Benicar?
• Before taking Benicar, tell your doctor if you
· take a potassium supplement such as K-Dur, Klor-Con, and others;
· take a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) such as amiloride (Midamor),spironolactone (Aldactone), or triamterene (Dyrenium, Dyazide, Maxzide); or
· use a salt substitute benicar 20 mg.
• Benicar can affect potassium levels in the body benicar 20 mg. You may not be ableto take Benicar, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoringif you are taking any of the products listed above benicar 20 mg.
• Tell your doctor about any other medicines you take to treat high bloodpressure or other heart conditions benicar 20 mg. Benicar may cause very low blood pressureif it is taken with other heart medications benicar 20 mg.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Benicar oraffect your condition benicar 20 mg. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking anyprescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products benicar 20 mg.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Benicar written forhealth professionals that you may read benicar 20 mg.
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