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I take benicar (olmesartan) 40/25. is there something as good? i don't have health insurance and benicar (olmesartan) is expensive!
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See below: U may take losartan 100-12.5 in place of benecar 40-25 (i don't recommend 25 mg of hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) to prevent electrolyte imbalance) check BP periodically.
Answered 11/15/2018
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