Is benicar (olmesartan) hct stronger then regular benicar (olmesartan) ? my doc switch me from regular benicar (olmesartan) 20 to 4mg still high .i plan to go see him next week like he said

Below: Benicar (olmesartan) htc has an additional ingredient called Hydrochlorothiazide. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention and an increase in blood pressure

Second ingredient.: Benicar (olmesartan)-HCT has a second ingredient, Hydrochlorothiazide, added to the Benicar (olmesartan). Combination BP medications like this are generally more potent than single agents. The HCT part is a mild diuretic, too, so electrolytes need to be monitored.