Olmesartan Medoxomil (Benicar)

Alternate Name: Benicar

Description: Benicar is an angiotensin receptor blocker prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension). Olmesartan Medoxomil is the generic version. On average Benicar is priced at about $263 for a supply of 30, 20 mg tablets. Luckily, you can use our LowerMyRx savings offer to receive an average Benicar discount of up to 80% off the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Renal Protective Agent, Cardiovascular Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 20 MG

Warnings: Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or low potassium or sodium in the blood. This medicine may cause severe chronic diarrhea with weight loss. This could occur months to years after you start taking this medicine. This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy. Drink plenty of fluids if you exercise, sweat more than usual, or have diarrhea or vomiting while you are using this medicine. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Food Warnings: Do not use this medicine together with aliskiren if you have diabetes or kidney problems., Some medicines can affect how olmesartan works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:LithiumACE inhibitor blood pressure medicineDiuretic (water pill)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen), If you also use colesevelam, take it at least 4 hours after you take olmesartan., Ask your doctor before you use medicines, supplements, or salt substitutes that contain potassium., Drink plenty of fluids if you exercise, sweat more than usual, or have diarrhea or vomiting while you are using this medicine., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.