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Olmesartan
Olmesartan is an angiotensin II blocker which is a kind of blood pressure drug (cardiovascular drug).
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A 39-year old asked:
How long before benicar (olmesartan) take effect?
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Please describe the medication: Benicar (olmesartan)?
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A 43-year old asked:
how long does it take for benicar (olmesartan) 20mg to start working?
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A 49-year old female asked:
Hello, 2 months ago I reduced my Benicar (olmesartan) from 40 mg daily down to 20 mg daily. Is 1/2 of the drug out of my system by now?
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A 41-year old asked:
Does olmesartan medoxomil cause swelling?
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A 36-year old asked:
For what the drug olmesartan medoxomil is used?
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A 39-year old asked:
Site for information on olmesartan medoxomil tablets?
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A 36-year old asked:
Can you take benicar (olmesartan) and adivan together?
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A 43-year old asked:
How long does it take for benicar (olmesartan) hct to work?
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How long does it take for Benicar (olmesartan) hct to work?
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A 35-year old male asked:
I now taking linisopril switching from benicar (olmesartan) .my bp is 156/94 first few readings but goes down to 130/80 after taking it ten times do I need to swit?
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A 30-year old asked:
Is benicar (olmesartan) a calcium channel blocker?
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A 41-year old asked:
What's difference between olmesartan and valsartan?
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A 35-year old asked:
Is it ok to take metoprolol and benicar (olmesartan) together?
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A 29-year old asked:
Headedness and dizziness, should he continue benicar (olmesartan)?
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A 39-year old asked:
Is cozaar and losartan as good and as safe as benicar (olmesartan)?
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A 17-year old male asked:
Is Benicar (olmesartan) safe for teens? What are possible side effects?
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A 45-year old asked:
Is benicar (olmesartan) an ace inhibitor?
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A 34-year old asked:
How do benicar (olmesartan) and lisinopril differ?
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A member asked:
How do Benicar (olmesartan) and lisinopril differ?
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How do Benicar (olmesartan) and lisinopril differ?
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A 52-year old female asked:
Can simvastin or benicar (olmesartan) compatible to taking green tea weight pill?
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A 37-year old male asked:
If i am taking olmesartan 10mg and i am having high proteins in urine 375 mg/24hrs,should i increase the dose to 20mg or to 40mg?
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A 74-year old female asked:
Was taking Azor (amlodipine and olmesartan) 5 mg/ 40 mg . After stopping, how long till it is completely out of my system? Thank u.
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A 31-year old male asked:
They gave me a shot of torradol at quick care but I still need to take my azor (amlodipine and olmesartan) do these meds have any interactions??
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A 37-year old male asked:
Elevation of SGPT to 66 U/I is it due to olmesartan 10mg or to lercanidipine 20mg knowing that patient is taking these two medications,please advice?
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A 37-year old male asked:
I am 37 years old,100kg,and 186cm tall,i have proteinurea of 0.2 g/l and i am taking olmesartan 10mg+lercanidipine20mg to regulate hypertension,advice?
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A 29-year old female asked:
I take 50mg Metoprolol 2x daily and 1/2 tablet benicar (olmesartan) 40/25 1x daily. My current bp reading is 142/84 pulse 84, 1hr aft taking PM med. Is this ok?
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A 33-year old female asked:
Mom takes benicar (olmesartan) hct for BP but was told to go off it (lost weight, BP normalizing). How long does benicar (olmesartan) hct stay in your system after stopping?
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A 39-year old asked:
Does benicar (olmesartan) have fewer side effects than lisinopril?
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