Combine Benicar and Diovan

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Benicar

and Diovan

Combine Benicar with Diovan. To make a decision about taking Benicar and Diovan, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Benicar and Diovan have 62 combined Side Effects total
18 are Life Threatening
4 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Benicar

Benicar is also known by the generic name Olmesartan USES: Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Olmesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Uses of Diovan

Diovan is also known by the generic name Valsartan

USES:
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure. It is also used to improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Benicar and Diovan Combined Have 18 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diovan and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diovan and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Acute Kidney Disease - Acute Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diovan and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diovan and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diovan and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diovan and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diovan and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diovan and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diovan and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diovan and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - High Amount of Fats in the Blood - Hyperlipidemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diovan and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - High Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hyperkalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diovan and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood - Hyperuricemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diovan and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Kidney Disease - Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diovan and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diovan and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diovan and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diovan and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Vasculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diovan and Benicar combined

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Benicar and Diovan Combined have 4 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Backache - Back Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Benicar and Diovan combined

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Benicar and Diovan combined

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Benicar and Diovan combined

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Benicar and Diovan combined

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Benicar and Diovan Drug-Drug Interactions

There are no drug-drug interactions between Benicar and Diovan.

Benicar has 8 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Benicar.

Benicar Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Benicar.

Relative Contraindications

Angioedema - Giant Hives is a contraindication of Benicar.

Hyperkalemia - High Amount of Potassium in the Blood is a contraindication of Benicar.

Hyponatremia - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood is a contraindication of Benicar.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Benicar.

Hypovolemia - Decreased Blood Volume is a contraindication of Benicar.

Contraindication Warnings

Renal Artery Stenosis is a contraindication of Benicar.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Benicar.

Diovan has 9 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Diovan.

Diovan Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Diovan.

Relative Contraindications

Hyperkalemia - High Amount of Potassium in the Blood is a contraindication of Diovan.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Diovan.

Hypovolemia - Decreased Blood Volume is a contraindication of Diovan.

Renal Artery Stenosis is a contraindication of Diovan.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Diovan.

Contraindication Warnings

Biliary Obstruction - Blockage of a Bile Duct is a contraindication of Diovan.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Diovan.

Neutropenic Disorder - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell is a contraindication of Diovan.

Benicar - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe dizziness, fainting.

Diovan - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe dizziness, fainting.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.