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A 62-year-old female asked:

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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Dr. Stanley Berger
Dr. Stanley Bergeranswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
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,
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