benicar and seizures
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What is the most important information I should know about Benicar?
• Do not take Benicar if you are pregnant or could become pregnant benicar and seizures. Whenused during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, Benicar can causeinjury and even death to the developing baby benicar and seizures. Notify your doctor immediatelyif you think you might be pregnant benicar and seizures.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities benicar and seizures. Benicar may cause dizziness or drowsiness benicar and seizures. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities benicar and seizures. Also use caution when rising from a sittingor lying position benicar and seizures.
• Use alcohol cautiously benicar and seizures. Alcohol may further lower blood pressure andincrease drowsiness and dizziness while taking Benicar benicar and seizures.
What is Benicar?
• Benicar is in a class of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists benicar and seizures. Benicar prevents the constriction (narrowing) of blood vessels (veins and arteries) benicar and seizures.
• Benicar is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) benicar and seizures.
• Benicar may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide benicar and seizures.
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 and seizures.
• 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 and seizures.
• Benicar is in the FDA pregnancy category D benicar and seizures. This means that it is knownto be harmful to an unborn baby benicar and seizures. When used during the second and third trimestersof pregnancy, Benicar can cause injury and even death to the developing baby benicar and seizures. Do not take Benicar if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment benicar and seizures.
• It is not known whether Benicar passes into breast milk benicar and seizures. Do not takeBenicar without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby benicar and seizures.
How should I take Benicar?
• Take Benicar exactly as directed by your doctor benicar and seizures. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you benicar and seizures.
• Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water benicar and seizures.
• Benicar can be taken with or without food benicar and seizures.
• Do not stop taking Benicar without first talking to your doctor benicar and seizures. If youstop taking the medication, your condition could become worse benicar and seizures.
• Store Benicar at room temperature away from moisture and heat benicar and seizures.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember benicar and seizures. However, if it is almosttime for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularlyscheduled dose benicar and seizures. Do not take a double dose of this medication benicar and seizures.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention benicar and seizures.
• Symptoms of an Benicar overdose are not well known, but might includedizziness, weakness, fainting, fatigue, and chest pain benicar and seizures.
What should I avoid while taking Benicar?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities benicar and seizures. Benicar may cause dizziness or drowsiness benicar and seizures. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities benicar and seizures. Also use caution when rising from a sittingor lying position benicar and seizures.
• Use alcohol cautiously benicar and seizures. Alcohol may further lower blood pressure andincrease drowsiness and dizziness while taking Benicar benicar and seizures.
• Do not use salt substitutes or take potassium supplements without firsttalking to your doctor benicar and seizures. Benicar can affect potassium levels in the body benicar and seizures.
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 and seizures.
• Other side effects are less serious and may be more likely to occur benicar and seizures. 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 and seizures.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur benicar and seizures. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome benicar and seizures.
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 and seizures.
• Benicar can affect potassium levels in the body benicar and seizures. 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 and seizures.
• Tell your doctor about any other medicines you take to treat high bloodpressure or other heart conditions benicar and seizures. Benicar may cause very low blood pressureif it is taken with other heart medications benicar and seizures.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Benicar oraffect your condition benicar and seizures. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking anyprescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products benicar and seizures.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Benicar written forhealth professionals that you may read benicar and seizures.
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