Combine Benicar and Lisinopril

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Benicar

and Lisinopril

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

Benicar and Lisinopril have 75 combined Side Effects total
30 are Life Threatening
3 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 Lisinopril

USES: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Benicar and Lisinopril Combined Have 30 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lisinopril and Benicar combined

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Acute Liver Failure - Acute Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lisinopril and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Blistering Skin Diseases - Pemphigus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lisinopril and Benicar combined

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lisinopril and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lisinopril and Benicar combined

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lisinopril and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Dizzy - Dizziness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lisinopril and Benicar combined

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lisinopril and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Fluid in the Lungs - Pulmonary Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lisinopril and Benicar combined

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Head and Neck Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lisinopril and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lisinopril and Benicar combined

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

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

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

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lisinopril and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Intestinal Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lisinopril and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Joint Pain - Arthralgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lisinopril and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lisinopril and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Low Blood Sugar - Hypoglycemic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lisinopril and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lisinopril and Benicar combined

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion - SIADH Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lisinopril and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Vocal Cord Swelling - Laryngeal Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lisinopril and Benicar combined

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Benicar and Lisinopril Combined have 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Cough is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Benicar and Lisinopril combined Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Benicar and Lisinopril combined Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Benicar and Lisinopril combined Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Benicar and Lisinopril combined.

Benicar and Lisinopril Drug-Drug Interactions

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

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.

Lisinopril has 24 Condition Contraindications

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

Lisinopril Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Angioedema - Giant Hives is a contraindication of Lisinopril.

Hereditary Angioedema - Inherited Disorder of Continuing Episodes of Swelling is a contraindication of Lisinopril.

Intestinal Angioedema is a contraindication of Lisinopril.

Jaundice - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems is a contraindication of Lisinopril.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Lisinopril.

Relative Contraindications

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Lisinopril.

Acute Hepatic Failure - Acute Liver Failure is a contraindication of Lisinopril.

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

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

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

Hypovolemia - Decreased Blood Volume is a contraindication of Lisinopril.

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

Renal Artery Stenosis is a contraindication of Lisinopril.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Lisinopril.

SIADH Syndrome - Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion is a contraindication of Lisinopril.

Contraindication Warnings

Aortic Valve Stenosis - Narrowing of the Aortic Heart Valve is a contraindication of Lisinopril.

Bone Marrow Depression - Decreased Function of Bone Marrow is a contraindication of Lisinopril.

Cerebrovascular Insufficiency - Brain Blood Flow Problem is a contraindication of Lisinopril.

Connective Tissue Disease - Disorder of the Connective Tissue is a contraindication of Lisinopril.

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

Disorder of Electrolytes - Imbalance in Body Salts like Potassium and Sodium is a contraindication of Lisinopril.

Hemodialysis with High-Flux Membrane is a contraindication of Lisinopril.

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is a contraindication of Lisinopril.

Immunosuppression - Reduction in the Body's Resistance to Infection is a contraindication of Lisinopril.

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

Lisinopril - 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.