User Reviews for Benicar oral

I do not know why, but Benicar keeps my BP more level and controlled. I have tried six other brands and none worked as well. I am concerned about aging and taking it late in life. But, as of right now, my blood tests come out very good. Hope this keeps up.

i HAVE BEEN ON BENICAR FOR OVER A YEAR. i T REALLY DOESN'T HELP BP ANY MORE. i ALSO HAVE BAD HEADACHES ALL THE TIME. jOINT PAIN,LEG CRAMPS REALLY BAD AND HIP PAIN. iS IT THIS MEDICINE??? MY DOCTOR SAYS NO. wHEN i DECIDED TO SKIP IT FOR A WHILE MY SIDE EFFECCTS WERE GONE.TOLD DOC AND HE SAID TO GET BACK ON IT!!! CAN ANYBODY IDENTIFY WITH ME?

I have taken Benicar for about 20 years, and it has been very effective in controlling my blood pressure. However, I started having severe diarrhea, and my physician has now taken me off it, because he believes I have developed an intolerance for it. I had no idea this was a possible side effect! I also have had constant aching in my bones. I think Benicar is the cause. I am glad to be off this medication. My advice is to be constantly aware of how your body is reacting, and do your own research!Read More Read Less

It has caused chronic sinus problems that will not go away, until I stop taking the drug.

Very effective at low doses, with no adverse effect.

Benicar HC works better than the many other prescription High BP pills I have tried over the past 2 decades. Presently, Nefedical XL is the 2nd med necessary to keep the cardio strong and regular.

Take 1/2 tablet am. Pm. 20 MGM total requesting side affect Please

Because my Insurance wont pay for this med I was put on several didnt ones they worked but not well Benicar keeps my levels balanced the needs is only one every other day! less meds better readings!

This drug Benecar, not Benecar HCT, but Benecar is questionable. I was prescribed 20 mg, with BP 170/65 slight reduction, then added to it Norvasc, and the combination gave me flashing lights in my eye which made my macular degeneration go from mild to blind in one eye. Stay away from Norvasc, & tho' am still taking 40 mg of Benecar, and considering discontinuing. Anyone else have vision problems with these drugs?

My husband age 50 in great health has been taking 40 mg a day for 2 years, 2 weeks he stated feeling dizzy, lightheaded, lathargic,blurred vision, leg cramps , dehydrated, soreness in the kidney region, frequent urination and coughing. He went to his primary dr. ran a bunch of blood and xrays, blood preasure dropped to 81/62 got a call his blood sugar was up to 462 and climbing by the time we made the er his blood sugar was at 618, he has no history of diabetes and either does his family. spent 7 hrs on an iv drip with insulin to bring it back down. he is now being told he is pre diabetic, dr's absolutley refuse to hear that it is the benicar they are convinced he is diabetic. this medication is effective for short term use but after prolonged use it has some major side affects, if you look at the symptoms of diabetes and the side affects of this drug they almost mirror one another, if his dr refuses to listen to us we will be making not only a perscription change but a change in dr's as well Read More Read Less

I know this sounds weird, but my brain has a buzz when I look quickly at something. I thought it was me so I stopped taking it and it went away. Second, my BP , went down from 160 to about 140 so it was just ok for me. I went back on it because my bp went back up to 180 when I stopped taking it. anyone else have this problem?

I have been taking Benicar 20 mg as a supplement to Toprol XL. It has been very effective and I have had no problems whatsoever.

no side effects that I noticed

I've had high blood pressure for decades I finall got it down to 125/80 or so consistently after using bennicar and carvedilol and the ADDING spironolact I've had to REDUCE the doseages now to keep from having too low of BP

Changed from Lisinophril 6 months ago. I'm having no side effects with Benicar. My BP runs consistently around 125/67. Continues to work well for me.

BP had been running 145/95. First day on Benicar it jumped to 165/105. Second day it was 178/100. Had chest fluttering, shaking and a very bad anxious feeling. Called Dr. who said, " You haven't been on it long enough. Keep taking it and if you have chest pain, go to the hospital. NOT. I stopped the pill immediately and returned to my original meds which took the BP back down. Can't say I happy with a recommendation of waiting until chest pain occurs before doing anything.

I was getting worse each week. I would have high spikes of BP twice a week. I lost strength. Instead of walking 2 miles a day, I could only go a few houses down the street. I had severe cramping in my legs, arms, and hands. After getting off the Benicar for 24-48 hours, I felt like a new person. Now I am walking 2-3 miles a day and the cramps are gone.

Worst experience of my life. First, like 5 mg will work anything more and your bp will be too low. Second. The pain. First the hip pain, then I think I had an allergic reaction and the muscle pain in my left arm was so severe and painful...it wore me down. I couldn't move my arm and this is 4 days after last dose, even further, my thumb is numb today (4 days later). Went to physical therapist today and going back tomorrow. I will never touch this class of meds again. Ever. They told me two weeks to get out of my system. Seriously one of the worst experiences of my life. Chronic pain wears you down down down. This was severe.Read More Read Less