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Ben/hct drug fact sheet shows bp control for 40/12.5 to be 16/10 while for 20/12.5 17/8. why would take higher strength ben if bp is well controlled?

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Benicar (olmesartan) rx: Astute. The key is the population attributes in each group. Higher dose Benicar (olmesartan) targets a group with more resistant hypertension. Titration of dose is done towards achieving a target end point.

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/31/2014

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