Question 1

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

Question 2

tried losartan 100mg as an alternative to benicar 40mg due to $. benicar works great,losartan does not.is cozaar the the weakest among arb medications?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely. : Their effectiveness is essentially all the same. It might be that the generic medicine is not as effective though the FDA assures us they are very strict with quality control.

Question 3

what is the difference between benicar (olmesartan) hct and losartan hctz?

Accepted Answer

Drugs: They are the same family of drugs similar effects, different specific arbs.

Question 4

taken off lisinopril, tried benicar (olmesartan) samples. effective but pricey. why is losartan less effective ?

Accepted Answer

Just not as strong: a drug as benicar (olmesartan) for antihypertensive effect,due to its chemical makeup.

Question 5

which blood pressure medicine is better benicar (olmesartan) or losartan?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Losartan really is a twice a day medication for blood pressure and if dosed twice a day is equivalent to benicar (olmesartan).  Since losartan is now generic the cost considerations frequently favor the use of losartan.  If dosing only daily i would choose benicar (olmesartan).

Question 6

could you please advice olmesartan or losartan which one is best to control proteinuria?

Accepted Answer

Proteinuria : Both olmesartan and losartan belong to same class of drugs and both should make the same difference to proteinuria .

Question 7

which (arb) is more safe for hypertension in young adults
losartan or olmesartan
what is diffence between them and why preferred over other
please give a detailed explanation, on (arb) between these or any other arb and why you preferred this arb?

Accepted Answer

ARB vs Olmesartan: I am a HTN Specialist. Neither.  The recommendation since 1999 is to first give the DASH DIET a trial. Use Cronometer to track your Na and K intake and then 
Move to DASH goals. Less than 1,500 mg 
Na and more than 4,700 mg K.  If it works you BP will be better in 1 wk(systolic)/diastolic in two. And no meds. If that does not work next is chlorthalidone. But discuss with team. May your BP b low!

Question 8

i got letter from walgreens about losartan causing cancer but i only took it for a week last year due to bad dry mouth i take olmesartan is that safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Safe, and the recall was for some preparations of the losartan, the amount and duration of the drug you took is far from concerning

Question 9

how are coreg and cozaar different?

Accepted Answer

Coreg vs cozaar : Two different classes of anti hypertensive medications. Coreg is a member of the beta blocker family- working by slowing the heart beat down(BP is a function of how big the pump (heart( is, how fast it pumps (heartrate) and how much it has to pump against  (systemic vascular resistance)    Cozaar works on blocking an enzyme that increases systemic vascular resistance. They CAN NOT be interchanged

Question 10

can i take pork meat with benicar (olmesartan)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lean, careful with salt.

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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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Tried losartan 100mg as an alternative to benicar 40mg due to $. benicar works great,losartan does not.is cozaar the the weakest among arb medications?

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What is the difference between benicar (olmesartan) hct and losartan hctz?

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Taken off lisinopril, tried benicar (olmesartan) samples. effective but pricey. why is losartan less effective ?

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Which blood pressure medicine is better benicar (olmesartan) or losartan?

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Could you please advice olmesartan or losartan which one is best to control proteinuria?

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Which (arb) is more safe for hypertension in young adults losartan or olmesartan what is diffence between them and why preferred over other please give a detailed explanation, on (arb) between these or any other arb and why you preferred this arb?

A member asked:

I got letter from walgreens about losartan causing cancer but i only took it for a week last year due to bad dry mouth i take olmesartan is that safe?

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How are coreg and cozaar different?

A member asked:

Can i take pork meat with benicar (olmesartan)?

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