Question 1

what does benicar (olmesartan) do?

Accepted Answer

Benicar (olmesartan): Benicar (olmesartan) is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Olmesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.
Benicar is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children who are at least 6 years old. It is sometimes given together with other blood pressure medications

Question 2

where can i get benicar (olmesartan) 20mg?

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Benicar (olmesartan) 20 mg: You can get Benicar (olmesartan) from a physician writing a prescription and taking that to a pharmacy, either retail or a mail in one.

Question 3

how dangerous is to stop benicar 20mg suddenly?

Accepted Answer

Benicar: Why do you need to stop it? It is a medication for controlling blood pressure and it is not advisable to have uncontrolled/poorly controlled BP. Contact your prescribing physician and discuss it.

Question 4

what is the generic form of benicar (olmesartan)?

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Olmesartan: olmesartan medoxomil is the generic name.

Question 5

how long before benicar (olmesartan) take effect?

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Within a day: Benicar or olmesartan should be largely absorbed and taking effect within the first day. Most people will see an effect much sooner than this.

Question 6

how long for benicar (olmesartan) to work? an hour?

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Somewhat: You will see some blood pressure lowering in an hour, most of the effect after 2-3 days, and full effect after about 2 weeks of treatment.

Question 7

please describe the medication: benicar (olmesartan)?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure med: Treats high blood pressure. A lower blood pressure will reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. This medicine is an angiotensin receptor blocker (arb).

Question 8

how long does benicar (olmesartan) stay in your body?

Accepted Answer

Half life: The half life is 13 hours - it will effectively be out of you in 65 hours.

Question 9

how long does it take for benicar (olmesartan) 20mg to start working?

Accepted Answer

Benicar (olmesartan): Benicar (olmesartan) is an angiotensin receptor binder or arb anti-hypertensive. It is absorbed and quickly metabolised in the gut. On average the drug should begin working within 20-40 minutes of ingestion. It works on a complex feedback system and can take up to two weeks before seeing any effects on your blood pressure. After two weeks your doctor may decide to adjust the dose if no benefits are seen.

Question 10

can you tell me how i could counteract the symptoms of benicar (olmesartan)?

Accepted Answer

Benicar (olmesartan) symptoms: Benicar (olmesartan) (B) has the following serious side effects (SE): Difficulty with breathing or swallowing, chest pain, cough, vertigo, abdominal pain, hyperkalemia, renal failure, and rhabdomyolysis. These are very rare, as B is from a class of drugs that has very few SE. If you develop one of these go to the ER for treatment. If the symptoms are severe. If your symptoms are not, call your physician.

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