Compare Benicar vs Cozaar

Compare Benicar

vs Cozaar

Compare Benicar to Cozaar. To make a decision about Benicar vs Cozaar, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Benicar or Cozaar

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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 Cozaar

Cozaar is also known by the generic name Losartan

USES:
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan 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 Cozaar Have 2 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Benicar and Cozaar. Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Benicar and Cozaar. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Life Threatening Side Effects associated with Benicar and Cozaar.

Benicar Has 6 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Cozaar

Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood - Hyperuricemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Fats in the Blood - Hyperlipidemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Kidney Disease - Acute Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Cozaar.

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Cozaar Has 9 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Benicar

Critical Seriousness - Dizzy - Dizziness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hyperkalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Vasculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood - Hyponatremia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Cozaar.

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Benicar and Cozaar Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

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Benicar Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Cozaar

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Cozaar Has 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Cozaar

Backache - Back Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Cozaar but not Benicar. Muscle Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Cozaar but not Benicar. Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Cozaar but not Benicar. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Benicar and Cozaar.

Benicar and Cozaar Treat 13 Conditions in Common

Diastolic Heart Failure is treated by both Benicar and Cozaar.

Kidney Disease from Diabetes - Diabetic Nephropathy is treated by both Benicar and Cozaar.

Nondiabetic Proteinuric Nephropathy is treated by both Benicar and Cozaar.

High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is treated by both Benicar and Cozaar.

Prevention of Recurrent Atrial Fibrillation is treated by both Benicar and Cozaar.

Chronic Heart Failure is treated by both Benicar and Cozaar.

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.

Cozaar has 8 Condition Contraindications

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

Cozaar Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Angioedema - Giant Hives is a contraindication of Cozaar.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Cozaar.

Relative Contraindications

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

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

Hypovolemia - Decreased Blood Volume is a contraindication of Cozaar.

Contraindication Warnings

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

Renal Artery Stenosis is a contraindication of Cozaar.

Renal Disease with Mild to Moderate Renal Function Impairment - Mild to Moderate Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Cozaar.

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

Cozaar - 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.