Benicar for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 4)

Benicar has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 95 reviews for the treatment of High Blood Pressure. 63% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 16% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Benicar

Anonymous
August 2, 2010

"Switched over to Benicar from lisinopril (which caused horrendous body jolting chronic cough) Cough has disappeared, blood pressure averages 116/74 to 124/80 maximum. Feel great, mild sleepiness by end of day - a plus - could not sleep well before, also constipation has disappeared. Cramping in legs below knees at night...somewhat like side effects of statin. Will check with doctor..this is my 2nd week of Benicar..took lisinopril for a month. Hope this continues to work. If I miss a dose I become keenly aware. Seems to take effect within an hour. I feel much better and blood pressure readily stabilizes. "

9 / 10

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Anonymous
December 30, 2011

"My PCP started me on Benicar 20mgs/12.5 HCTZ on November 30th. My blood pressure before I took the medication was 145/84, after that it's 135/83-138/85. So far the only side effect I've had is occasional facial flushing. I'll keep monitoring to see how it goes after a full three months on it."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
December 11, 2009

"Once accustomed to Benicar 20 mg., I love it. After trying Lisinopril for just one day, I kissed the bottle of Benicar! But best of all, my arthritis pain in my knees has gone away - an amazing bonus."

8 / 10

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Philo
Taken for 1 to 6 months
April 1, 2023

"Been taking Benicar 20mg for 6 months. Dreadful side effects. Digestive problems all the time. Chronic pains in limbs and back. Have gained ten lbs though I am eating less. Difficulty walking. Meeting a cardiologist on Monday to come off this poison. It did not control my bp. Couldn’t stop sleeping and it smell is disgusting."

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Anonymous
August 17, 2023

"I have been taking Benicar 20mg for many years after my doctor prescribed it for my high blood pressure. It has probably saved my life. My insurance company did not want to pay for it and suggested I try generics like Lisinopril, but those caused other health issues for me. I went back to Sankyo Benicar, even though it is expensive, because they do not have a manufacturing company in the US. I order it from HKL in Canada. I am now 74 years old and taking Benicar 30mg. If you experience leg cramps, make sure to check your potassium levels or keep some potassium tablets on hand from over the counter."

10 / 10

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Taken for 10 years or more
August 12, 2021

"I have taking Benicar HCTZ 40-25 FOR 15YRS The name has changed to the generic Olmesartan I wasn't happy with the name change because I don't know if it's the same medication, I assume it is. I've been taken Benicar along with Atenolol 100mg and those two combinations work great together, I never have or had any problems with this medication. I also don't have migraines like I use to. I have no complaints or problems with the medication, I actually like it, my Dr 15yrs ago put me on it and said this is what he prescribes his patients and if it's good enough for my Dr's parents it's good enough for me. No complaints. I see some of these reviews states they have feet pain, but if these people are diabetes the feet and muscle pain could come from neuropathy. My ins won't cover it."

10 / 10

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uspbear
June 11, 2007

"Does anyone on Benicar experience "vision floaters"?"

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eckst...
August 15, 2007

"I have been troubled with "vision floaters" for several weeks now and I am on Benicar. It may be just a coincidence, but the eye doctor has not found another cause."

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Tnygrl
Taken for 1 to 2 years
April 1, 2015

"I am taking Benicar HCT 40/25 I have NO sex drive and really bad leg cramps if I stretch, I immediately get a Charlie horse."

6 / 10

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Lmh
April 22, 2019

"Benicar should have been recalled in 2013 when the first signs of problems occurred. I see they settled the law suit but what about the ones with the stomach issues or maybe cancer..???"

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KimRN
Taken for 1 to 2 years
May 11, 2018

"It help control my blood pressure but the side effects were terrible leg spasms and cramps."

5 / 10

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scjudyb
February 12, 2012

"This is the 4th anti-hypertensive I've tried and I am happy so far. NO side effects, I feel great! Glad I checked here for reviews before trying this medication."

10 / 10

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T206
Taken for 1 to 6 months
October 16, 2012

"Had some eye problems, especially when reading small print or looking at computer too long, my feet also hurt/swelled. Benicar has a particularly strong odor in pill form."

4 / 10

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Anonymous
April 3, 2008

"20mg a day has been enough to put me well into the safety zone. I haven't had any side effects, except occasional dizziness when standing. Energy level is great."

10 / 10

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phant...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
March 6, 2013

"Good medication! Keeps my blood pressure in a safe range. Have experienced FEW side effects."

9 / 10

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Sweet...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
January 15, 2014

"Controls blood pressure."

8 / 10

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jstbn...
October 8, 2009

"I've been taking Benicar HCT 40/25 for a couple of years my blood pressure has gone down. Then I started having trouble with some side effects rapid heartbeat and some thyroid issues."

5 / 10

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NoMor...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
April 11, 2016

"Works perfectly. No side affects at all."

10 / 10

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Darrick
October 15, 2008

"I was asked to try Benicar and to stop taking Clonidine. That was the best move my Doctor made. I feel 100% better and my pressure is also 100% better. Thanks to the maker of Benicar."

9 / 10

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Loftus
August 14, 2008

"Keeps my blood pressure down but for me, the best benefit is it has helped with my bowels. Every other medication I've had is constipating. This has normalized me."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
August 27, 2009

"I just started taking this medicine, and it makes me dizzy."

5 / 10

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Anonymous
July 23, 2008

"Has been effective, and with no remarkable side effects. "

9 / 10

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Anonymous
May 7, 2009

"I have used Benicar for 8 years with no side effect. Very very satisfied. Blood pressure has been at a constant 125/82."

9 / 10

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bsmith
January 11, 2011

"Was put on Benicar 20mg twice a day after suffering a stroke, works great with other meds that I'm taking due to stents. Tried other blood pressure meds, but none of them works as well as the Benicar"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
October 24, 2010

"Benicar has been very effective at lowering my blood pressure and I've experienced no side effects. I was worried that it may affect my sex drive but it hasn't."

10 / 10

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