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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 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 Diovan.
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Benicar and Diovan.
Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Benicar and Diovan.
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Benicar Has 5 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Diovan
 
Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Diovan.
Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood - Hyperuricemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Diovan.
Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Fats in the Blood - Hyperlipidemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Diovan.
Critical Seriousness - Acute Kidney Disease - Acute Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Diovan.
Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Diovan.
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Diovan Has 10 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Benicar
 
Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Diovan.
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Diovan.
Critical Seriousness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Diovan.
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Diovan.
Critical Seriousness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Diovan.
Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Diovan.
Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hyperkalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Diovan.
Critical Seriousness - Vasculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Diovan.
Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Diovan.
Critical Seriousness - Kidney Disease - Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar but not Diovan.
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Benicar and Diovan Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common
 
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Benicar Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Diovan
 
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Diovan Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Diovan
 
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Benicar and Diovan Treat 13 Conditions in Common
 
Diastolic Heart Failure is treated by both Benicar and Diovan.
Kidney Disease from Diabetes - Diabetic Nephropathy is treated by both Benicar and Diovan.
Nondiabetic Proteinuric Nephropathy is treated by both Benicar and Diovan.
High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is treated by both Benicar and Diovan.
Prevention of Recurrent Atrial Fibrillation is treated by both Benicar and Diovan.
Chronic Heart Failure is treated by both 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 seriouosness 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.

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