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