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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 Avapro
 
Avapro is also known by the generic name Irbesartan


USES:
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Irbesartan 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 Avapro Have 3 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common
 
Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Benicar and Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Benicar and Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Benicar and Avapro.
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Benicar Has 5 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Avapro
 
Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood - Hyperuricemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Fats in the Blood - Hyperlipidemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Acute Kidney Disease - Acute Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Avapro.
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Avapro Has 11 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Benicar
 
Critical Seriousness - The Flu - Influenza is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing - Orthostatic Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hyperkalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Blockage of Normal Bile Flow - Cholestasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Avapro.
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Avapro.
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Benicar and Avapro Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common
 
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Benicar Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Avapro
 
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Avapro Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Avapro
 
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Benicar and Avapro Treat 13 Conditions in Common
 
Diastolic Heart Failure is treated by both Benicar and Avapro.
Kidney Disease from Diabetes - Diabetic Nephropathy is treated by both Benicar and Avapro.
Nondiabetic Proteinuric Nephropathy is treated by both Benicar and Avapro.
High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is treated by both Benicar and Avapro.
Prevention of Recurrent Atrial Fibrillation is treated by both Benicar and Avapro.
Chronic Heart Failure is treated by both Benicar and Avapro.

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.

Avapro has 8 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Avapro.

Avapro Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Angioedema - Giant Hives is a contraindication of Avapro.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Avapro.

Rhabdomyolysis - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure is a contraindication of Avapro.

Relative Contraindications 

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

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

Hypovolemia - Decreased Blood Volume is a contraindication of Avapro.

Myopathy with CK Elevation - Muscle Pain or Tenderness with Increase Creatine Kinase is a contraindication of Avapro.

Renal Artery Stenosis is a contraindication of Avapro.
Benicar - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe dizziness, fainting.

Avapro - 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.

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