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I am currently taking benicar-hct 40 12.5. due to change in insurance i can't afford to fill prescriptions. can i change to benicar (olmesartan) w/otc water pill?
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Follow close w/ doc: This is probably reasonable however I would recommend your be evaluated more frequently with your doctor until you both are sure this change is reasonable,
Answered 6/21/2015
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