Warning: the following following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, expertise and expertise & judgment about your pharmacist. this should not be construed to indicate that use of pill is safe or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using it drug.

Angiotensin blockers w/hydrochlorothiazide - oral

warning: it medication can cause fetal and serious damage if used during last 6 months of pregnancy. If pregnancy occurs, stop using this drug & immediately contact your physician.

Simular Drugs : Benicar, Benicar Hct

Benicar Hct Usage: this drug is used to treat HBP (hypertension).

Benicar Hct can be used also for: this drug may also be used to help prevent diabetic kidney problems.

How to use Benicar Hct: Take it medication by mouth as prescribed, usually once or twice a day. this may be taken with or without food. you're dosage depends on your medical condition & response to the pill. Be sure to follow dosing instructions closely. don't increase youre dose, skip any doses or stop taking this without first consulting your physician. it is important to continue taking it pill even if you don't feel sick. much person with hypertension do not have any symptoms. full benefit of this drugs usually occurs within four weeks. Before using potassium supplements or salt substitutes, consult your doctor or physician.

Benicar Hct side effects: Nausea or vomiting, dry mouth, headache, fatigue or diarrhea may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your pharmacist promptly. Report promptly: lightheadedness or dizziness, muscle weakness or cramping. Unlikely but report promptly: stomach pain, unusual change at amount of urine (after 1st few days), unusual thirst, fainting, mental/mood changes. Very unlikely but report promptly: persistent sore throat or cough, fever, unusual bleeding or bruising, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, chest pain, rapid heartbeat, joint pain. in unlikely episode you have an allergic reaction to it product, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your pharmacist or pharmacist.

Benicar Hct Precautions: Tell some your healthcare professional your medical history, especially of: kidney problems, heart disease, liver problems, diabetes, gout, high cholesterol or lipids (triglycerides), lupus, metabolic problems (e.g., potassium or sodium imbalances), allergies (especially to sulfa drugs). Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness if this medication makes you dizzy. To avoid dizziness & lightheadedness when rising from seated or lying position, get up slowly. Also, limit some your intake of alcoholic beverages which can intensify these effects. Excessive loss of body fluids (e.g., sweating or diarrhea) can cause drop in blood pressure and make you lightheaded. Avoid excessive exercise. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. Hydrochlorothiazide may increase sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid prolonged sun exposure. If you become sun sensitive, use sunscreen & wear protective clothing when outdoors. Caution is advised when this product is used in the elderly since it group may be more sensitive to med side effects. this product should be used only when clearly needed during the 1st 3 months of pregnancy and is not recommended for use during last 6 months. Consult your doctor. the hydrochlorothiazide in this combination drug passes into breast milk. Though there are no reports (to date) of harm to nursing infants, consult your physician before breast-feeding.

Benicar Hct drug interactions: this med isn't recommended for use with: dofetilide. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more next text. Tell youre doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: potassium supplements (including salt substitutes with potassium), other blood pressure meds, lithium, barbiturates (e.g., phenobarbital), drugs used for diabetes, colestipol, cholestyramine, NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin), ACTH, corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), drugs that cause kidney problem such as gentamicin or amphotericin, allergy or cough-and-cold products (e.g., pseudoephedrine). do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Benicar Hct Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, unusually quick or slow heartbeat, fainting, or muscle weakness.

Benicar Hct special notes: Laboratory tests will be done periodically to check youre progress. Learn to monitor you're pulse and blood pressure. talk to your health care professional about this. don't share this drug with others.

If you missed Benicar Hct dose: If you miss a dose, use this as soon as you remember. If It's near time of the next dose, skip missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. don't 'double-up' the dose to catch up.

Benicar Hct Storage: Store at room temperature below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) away from light & moisture.

Medical alert: youre condition can cause complications at medical emergency.

Active Ingredients : Angiotensin Blockers W Hydrochlorothiazide