Combine Benicar and Norvasc

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Benicar

and Norvasc

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

Benicar and Norvasc have 93 combined Side Effects total
23 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 Norvasc

Norvasc is also known by the generic name Amlodipine

USES:
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor.

Benicar and Norvasc Combined Have 23 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc and Benicar combined

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

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

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing - Orthostatic Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc and Benicar combined

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc and Benicar combined

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Extra Heartbeat - Extrasystoles is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc and Benicar combined

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc and Benicar combined

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Heart Throbbing or Pounding - Palpitations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc and Benicar combined

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

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Loss of One's Own Sense of Reality or Identity - Depersonalization is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc and Benicar combined

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

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc and Benicar combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvasc and Benicar combined

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Benicar and Norvasc Combined have 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Benicar and Norvasc combined

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

Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Benicar and Norvasc combined

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Benicar and Norvasc Drug-Drug Interactions

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

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.

Norvasc has 4 Condition Contraindications

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

Norvasc Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Severe Hypotension - Severely Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Norvasc.

Relative Contraindications

Chronic Idiopathic Constipation - Chronic Difficulty having a Bowel Movement is a contraindication of Norvasc.

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

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Norvasc.

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

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

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.