Benicar

Information on Benicar

Tablets
Chemical Name: OLMESARTAN (ole-me-SAR-tan)

Common uses
This medicine is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist used to treat high blood pressu

Before using
This drug can cause serious fetal harm if used during the last six mont

Directions
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Th

Cautions
DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you kn

Possible side effects
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include upset stomach

Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other. Check drug interactions

If you take too much
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room imme

Additional information
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO N

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