User Reviews for Benicar oral

I'm a 52 year old male who has been taking this drug for 10+ years. Side effects will sneak up on you with this medication. Yes, it did control my BP. I have a long list of side effects that are to may to list here. Extreme fatigue and breathing issues are my latest problem. My joints ache and I feel like I'm falling apart. Before I started this medication, I was a healthy active man, now I am a depressed, sad and unhealthy person. It has to be the Benicar! I'm to young to feel this way. Beginning today no more of this poison is going into my body! Read More Read Less

I have tried all my life to avoid doctors and medication but at the age of 43 had to begin treating high BP. Tried two other meds. little or no positive results. Benicar has maintained BP at very good levels at low dosage with zero side effects. I don't recommend taking drugs but if it's absolutely necessary I would recommend this one.

Switched from lisinopril to Benicar because of the chronic cough and continual sinus infections I was getting from taking the ACE inhibitor. My cough cleared up in two days after the switch, and as long as I take the medication at night, I'm not bothered by dizziness.

Benicar was the 3rd ARB my doctor prescribed when I developed a cough from lisinopril. With each successive script, my blood pressure increased until it reached 179/106. I felt horrible, my heart pounded and urination decreased. I had only been on benicar one week. I saw the PA and said I would go back to lisinopril despite the cough. After 3 days my BP was back to 131/80. Apparently, ARBs are contraindicated for me, but I don't know what actually happened. No more ARBs for me.

Had reoccurrence of unexpected sleepy spells. Taking for high blood pressure. Every BP medication seems to have it's side effects.

After 3 months on 40 mg dose I saw no improvement in BP (146/78) vs other drugs evaluated. Further, I have developed Lichen Planus! Coincidence? Has anyone else developed this condition while on Benicar?

Works perfectly without any noticeable side/adverse effects. I buy olmesartan medoxomil (generic, exactly the same as Benicar) made by Macleods a reputable world class manufacturer in India where most of the world's drugs (generic or branded) are made for about $15 per month which is one half of what my insurance co-pay would be. This is another example of America's broken, plunder for profit medical/pharma system. Note: The last time I bought Benicar it came as loose pills in a non-airtight bottle. The generic from India comes in identified high-quality blister packs. Just another example of how broken or pharms system is. I am both a caretaker and a patient, I take BP's dozens and sometimes a hundred times a week--when I switched from Benicar to generic------no change. It's the real thing. Read More Read Less

I have been on it for at least 5 or more years. Problems with urination. Burning, inflammation. Pins and needles in my feet. Felt like a uti. Stop taking and starting to feel better.

I was on same drug years ago stopped due to side effects of making me tired. I tried some others with mixed results. I am now back on 20 MG 1x daily I weight 265 lbs and I am 52 years old. almost 4 hours later I am out like someone turned off a switch. I it scary if their was a house fire I would not know or could not get out. I also now have noticed GI problems and cant help to wonder if Benicar is the cause of my GI issues.

I have been taking Benicar for 5+ years now. I am very happy with how well the drug is doing. I was taking 20 mg for the first few years but I have been able to cut back to 10 mg with the same results. I haven't had any noticeable side effects like I did with some of the drugs I tried before this one. I'm am happy consumer!

Alleviated the chronic cough from previous Blood Pressure medication.

Have been taking Benicar for several years. Have had no side effects. It has controlled my blood pressure along with a diuretic and potassium.Very pleased with this medication. It is a little expensive and my insurance doesn't like it but will not change.

Only problem I have taking Benicar is making me sleepy most of the time and some lethargic. Blood pressure is good when I visit my doctor. First time in long long time trying other b/p meds.

I recently switched from Lisinipril to Benicar. This has helped me with less phlem and cough. I am very satisfied with the results.

Been on this med for the past 8 years. In the beginning I felt light headed when rising from a sitting position. That side effect has long past. My blood pressure is normal every time it is checked at the Dr office or when I check it at home.

I tried several BP meds, all of them made me light headed. SO light headed that it scared me. I had to choose between dizziness or high blood pressure. THEN, I tried Benicar. I've been taking 20mg twice per day for a few years and not only has it controlled my blood pressure very well, I've had ZERO side effects. For me personally, It's been great. Other drugs I've tried were intolerable.