Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 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

for what the drug olmesartan medoxomil is used?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension: Olmesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (arb).  It lowers blood pressure. It is also used in heart failure, coronary artery disease and in the prevention of kidney damage.

Question 6

any side effects to the drugs tribenzor (amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide and olmesartan) 40-5-12.5mg or biastolic 10mg? i have been getting lightheaded and have fallen a few times. could it be this?

Accepted Answer

Possible.: Any  blood pressure medicine can cause it. Your lightheadedness could be from low blood pressure , or slow heart rate, and or abnormal circulation. Please have yourself checked asap. Its important to have your blood pressure under control, but make sure you do not have an underlying other cardiovascular issues.

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

they gave me a shot of torradol at quick care but i still need to take my azor (amlodipine and olmesartan) do these meds have any interactions?

Accepted Answer

Check &amp; see: You can use a drug interaction checker whenever you have questions about drug-drug interactions or drug - food interactions. Here is one option (Drugs.Com):  https://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.php  Your pharmacist is also an excellent source of information.

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What is the definition or description of: olmesartan allergy?

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

A member asked:

For what the drug olmesartan medoxomil is used?

A member asked:

Any side effects to the drugs tribenzor (amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide and olmesartan) 40-5-12.5mg or biastolic 10mg? i have been getting lightheaded and have fallen a few times. could it be this?

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:

They gave me a shot of torradol at quick care but i still need to take my azor (amlodipine and olmesartan) do these meds have any interactions?

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