Q: taking tamsulosin, finasteride, triamterene -hctz, norvasc, benicar (olmesartan). am 68 yrs old. having tenderness in breasts. could drugs be a cause?

Likely: I wonder about triamterene, but, could be others. Check with your pharmacist he can look it up on computer to sort through hundreds of side effects that could possibly occur with these meds. Don't stop any till you talk with your doc to arrange for a replacement.

Q: is benicar (olmesartan) a calcium channel blocker?

Olmesartan: Benicar (olmesartan) is not a calcium blocker it is an angiotensin receptor blocker.

Q: i am taking benicar (olmesartan) 40mg/hct 25mg daily for htn, can i substitute a generic or similar med for benicar (olmesartan)?

In general: generics work wonderfully. And save you money.

Q: is benicar a more potent arb than generic cozaar? losartan 100 seems much weaker than 40mg of benicar, there is obviously a large cost difference.

ARB vs ARB for BP: Is Benicar a more potent ARB than generic Cozaar? Losartan 100 seems much weaker than 40mg of Benicar, There is obviously a large cost difference. ANS: no head to head comparisons 2 judge so in absence of data I recommend the cheapest one 1st. If it gets BP to goal stay with it. If max does does not work then not likely another ARB will work well. But always worth a try if other agents don't work

Question 1

benicar (olmesartan) 40.12.5mg for hypertension. lately right eye hurts in the a.m. allergy eye drops no help. today vision a little blurry in that eye. help pleas

Accepted Answer

Advice only!: We can't help you in any way except to convince you to see an eye doctor, either a ophthalmologist or a qualified optometrist, right a way.  The combination of eye pain and vision loss can indicate a serious condition that needs prompt &amp; proper treatment to avoid permanent loss of vision.  Please take this advice seriously.  I wish you the best.

Question 2

what is good to take for allergies that don't make me drowsy and don't interfere with my blood pressure and my medicine benicar (olmesartan) hct 40/25?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamine: Medications such as otc zyrtec, Claritin (loratadine) and allegra. Avoid the one with decongestant.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: olmesartan allergy?

Accepted Answer

Med allergy: An allergy to olmesartan (brand name, Benicar) implies an allergy to a drug in the angiotensin receptor blocker category.  One would have to know the specifics of the signs or symptoms to judge whether or not it is an allergy.  In addition, an allergic reaction might be specific for only one drug in a class or it might pertain to all members of a class.

Question 4

what kind of allergy medicine can i take while taking, tribenzor (amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide and olmesartan) and losarten 100/50?

Accepted Answer

Allergy Meds Fine: There are no contraindications for taking these medications while on allergy medicine (like antihistamines or steroid nasal sprays).

Question 5

can diovan (valsartan) or benicar be taken while using daflon, vericort (drugs for haemorrhoids) ?

Accepted Answer

Diovan (valsartan) benicar: Both drugs are used to treat blood pressure should not interact with those drugs.

Question 6

benicar/hct drug info sheet shows little differences in antihypertensive effect between dosages 40/12.5=16/10 while 20/12.5 =17/8. would 20/12.5 be ok?

Accepted Answer

Response: Your BP goal should be <140/90. If you have heart disease, diabetes or kidney disease then it should be <130/80. Please go by response and use the smallest dose required to achieve the goals. Lifestyle modification with achieving ideal body weight, increasing exercise, watching salt intake, dash diet and moderation in alcohol intake will help decrease BP and minimize medication usage.

Question 7

taking tamsulosin, finasteride, triamterene -hctz, norvasc, benicar (olmesartan). am 68 yrs old.  having tenderness in breasts.  could drugs be a cause?

Accepted Answer

Likely: I wonder about triamterene, but, could be others. Check with your pharmacist he can look it up on computer to sort through hundreds of side effects that could possibly occur with these meds. Don't stop any till you talk with your doc to arrange for a replacement.

Question 8

is benicar (olmesartan) a calcium channel blocker?

Accepted Answer

Olmesartan: Benicar (olmesartan) is not a calcium blocker it is an angiotensin receptor blocker.

Question 9

i am taking benicar (olmesartan) 40mg/hct 25mg daily for htn, can i substitute a generic or similar med for benicar (olmesartan)?

Accepted Answer

In general: generics work wonderfully. And save you money.

Question 10

is benicar a more potent arb than generic cozaar? losartan 100 seems much weaker than 40mg of benicar, there is obviously a large cost difference.

Accepted Answer

ARB vs ARB for BP: Is Benicar a more potent ARB than generic Cozaar? Losartan 100 seems much weaker than 40mg of Benicar, There is obviously a large cost difference. ANS: no head to head comparisons 2 judge so in absence of data I recommend the cheapest one 1st. If it gets BP to goal stay with it. If max does does not work then not likely another ARB will work well. But always worth a try if other agents  don't work

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Benicar (olmesartan) 40.12.5mg for hypertension. lately right eye hurts in the a.m. allergy eye drops no help. today vision a little blurry in that eye. help pleas

A member asked:

What is good to take for allergies that don't make me drowsy and don't interfere with my blood pressure and my medicine benicar (olmesartan) hct 40/25?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: olmesartan allergy?

A member asked:

What kind of allergy medicine can i take while taking, tribenzor (amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide and olmesartan) and losarten 100/50?

A member asked:

Can diovan (valsartan) or benicar be taken while using daflon, vericort (drugs for haemorrhoids) ?

A member asked:

Benicar/hct drug info sheet shows little differences in antihypertensive effect between dosages 40/12.5=16/10 while 20/12.5 =17/8. would 20/12.5 be ok?

A member asked:

Taking tamsulosin, finasteride, triamterene -hctz, norvasc, benicar (olmesartan). am 68 yrs old. having tenderness in breasts. could drugs be a cause?

A member asked:

Is benicar (olmesartan) a calcium channel blocker?

A member asked:

I am taking benicar (olmesartan) 40mg/hct 25mg daily for htn, can i substitute a generic or similar med for benicar (olmesartan)?

A member asked:

Is benicar a more potent arb than generic cozaar? losartan 100 seems much weaker than 40mg of benicar, there is obviously a large cost difference.

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