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I have been taking Benicar HCT for a few months now. My blood pressure before taking it was around 148/95. Now, after a few months it stays around 90/70 and when I drink alcohol, it shoots up to about 138/80, then back down the next day. This drug is easy to take (orally), only one a day. I'm on the 20/12.5. I don't like taking medicines because of side effects. However, this one had no side effec...

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Wanda K | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/24/2023
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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decreased (blurred) vision

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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/21/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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it smells so awful, I can't gag it down

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Joshua | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/25/2022
Condition: Chronic Heart Failure
Overall rating 1.0
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Was changed to this medicine from another blood pressure medicine. The first day my feces turned green on this medicine and was that way for an entire week. Now is yellow and extremely smelly, Tingling exclusively on my right side. Extreme anxiety attacks. Did ZERO for my blood pressure, unless you count it going sky high for the anxiety attacks. I have been off this medicine for 5 days and all of the side effects are still rampant in my body. This pill is an absolute poison and should be avoided at all costs.Read More Read Less

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# d well | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/7/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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Has kept BP in check every monitoring.Anser to above ques about dizziness, yes, especially if laugh hard also head will spin occasionally for about 45-50 seconds. 67 y old, 2 separate times totally missed stair step crashing to bottom, both times carrying bulk. Don't know if drug related or not, do not drink at all. Now I only carry bulk with one arm and hold banister with other, duh? Have not fallen since & did not have dizzy spell when fell. Notice dizzy spells when get to top of deer stand ladder platform. Glad of hand rails.Read More Read Less

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Joann | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/7/2021
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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This medication has worked to keep my BP in check, but I should mention that I developed squamous cell cancer and have just learned that hydrochlorothiazide is the reason. Patients should be cautioned to avoid sunlight while taking it.

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Matt | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/3/2019
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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DR put me on Benicar 20/12.5 HCTZ which was effective at controlling my BP. A year ago switched to generic olmesartan. Six months ago BP started to rise again. Apparently there is a range of effectiveness depending on the manufacturer. BP spiked again to 145/100 range, topping out at 165/118. Started new dose of generic Olmesartan HCTZ 40/12.5 today. We'll see how that works out.

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Rod | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/8/2019
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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Benicar became too expensive, so I changed to Olmesartan. The transition was easy and no side effects.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/19/2018
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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I was on benicar hct but doctor had to change to generic olmesartain. Not sure if this medicine is making be have dizzy fainting spells. Has anyone else had these issues?

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/29/2017
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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syd44 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/4/2017
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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Massive hair loss from this stupid drug! Was on Benicar with no side effects and doctor decided to give me the generic. Wow! This same thing happened when I took Atenolol and I had to fight to get another drug. Doctor kept saying it was probably hereditary and I argued until I got the Benicar. Then they went and changed it. Going back on Benicar now.

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OLMAT- H | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/22/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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Doctor advised to the drug for controlling high blood pressure.urine released frequently.There is no side effect seen.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/27/2009
Condition: Chronic Heart Failure
Overall rating 4.3
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/27/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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lyoung1101 | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/9/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking Benicar HCT for a few months now. My blood pressure before taking it was around 148/95. Now, after a few months it stays around 90/70 and when I drink alcohol, it shoots up to about 138/80, then back down the next day. This drug is easy to take (orally), only one a day. I'm on the 20/12.5. I don't like taking medicines because of side effects. However, this one had no side effects on me. I highly recommend for high blood pressure.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/28/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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side effects are now showing up, kidney failure

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/19/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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the real reason I asked my doctor for help was my swallen feet. After taking this medication my feet went back to normal. thanks.

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sweetblkf25 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/29/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been using this pill (20mg/12.5mg) for high blood pressure and w/in a few days the headaches I was having ceased and my blood pressure finally was in the "normal" range. Prior this taking this medication my average blood pressure was high (180/145, 170/160, 150/120 ... ect). The only thing I dislike about it is that I am only 28 yrs old and want to have start a family, which means I will have to switch and pray that the next pill works as good!

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/31/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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My Doctor told me to take one quarter of 1 pill to start and even with that small of a dose my heartrate went up to 110 beats per minute-not good!!! Will discontinue use.

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