Olmesartan Medoxomil-Hctz (Benicar HCT)

Alternate Name: Benicar HCT

Description: Benicar HCT is used to help lower high blood pressure. Hydrochlorothiazide/Olmesartan is the generic version of Benicar HCT. The average Benicar HCT price is about $368 for a supply of 30, 40 mg-25 mg tablets. You can use our LowerMyRx savings offer to get an average Benicar HCT discount of up to 80% off of the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist/Thiazide Combination

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 40-25 MG

Warnings: 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 problems or trouble urinating, liver disease, heart failure, diabetes, glaucoma, gout, high cholesterol, lupus, or a history of asthma or allergies, including a sulfa or penicillin allergy. This medicine may cause the following problems:Vision changesKidney problemsLow or high levels of minerals in your blood (including potassium and sodium) 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 dizzy or lightheaded. 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. Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting Severe diarrhea with weight loss (could occur months to years after you start taking this medicine)

Food Warnings: Do not use this medicine together with aliskiren., Ask your doctor before you use any medicine, supplement, or salt substitute that contains potassium., Some medicines can affect how this medicine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Cholestyramine, colestipol, lithiumACE inhibitor blood pressure medicineDiuretic (water pill)Insulin or diabetes medicine NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)Steroid medicine (including dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone), If you also use colesevelam, take it at least 4 hours after you take this medicine., Alcohol, narcotic pain relievers, or sleeping pills may cause you to feel more lightheaded, dizzy, or faint when used with 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.