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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Benicar  Benicar has 41 Side Effects total
8 are Life Threatening
0 Occur Most Frequently
Uses of Benicar |
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| | 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.
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Benicar has 8 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar Critical Seriousness - Acute Kidney Disease - Acute Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Fats in the Blood - Hyperlipidemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood - Hyperuricemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benicar |
Benicar has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects |
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Benicar Drug-Drug Interactions |
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| | Benicar has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):
Benicar has interactions of serious seriousness with 41 drug(s).
Benicar has interactions of moderate seriousness with 582 drug(s).
Benicar has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).
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Benicar has 8 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Benicar.
Benicar Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness 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. |
Benicar has 6 related brands and strengths: |
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| | Benicar 20 Mg Tab
Benicar 40 Mg Tab
Benicar 5 Mg Tab
Olmesartan 20 Mg Tab
Olmesartan 40 Mg Tab
Olmesartan 5 Mg Tab
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Benicar - 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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