Benicar User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

Benicar has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 110 reviews on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 15% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Benicar

Anonymous
June 22, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "I've been taking Benicar 20mg/12.5 HCT for about 7 years and it works great. It keeps my blood pressure down to 120-125/75-80. I do experience dizziness and light-headiness frequently but I sit at a desk most of the day at work so it's no big deal. I also cannot stay out in the sun long at all. I don't know if this is a side effect of Benicar but also 2 years ago I started getting vision "Floaters" and had to change to another prescription twice. I'm only 43 and my vision is no longer 20/20 and can only get 20/40 with corrective lenses. Eye doctor doesn't see anything wrong and says 20/40 is okay. I'll get a 2nd opinion just in case. Also I started getting flushing or "red face and neck" about 3 years ago. It comes and goes. Benicar is the only medicine I use."

8 / 10

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Dre
Taken for less than 1 month
March 2, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I've been taking benicar 40 mg and amlodipine 5 mg for 2 weeks. BP is slowly dropping but I'm having erection problems...I'm thinking that it is the amlodipine because I've have that problem with it before. Remember guys any diuretic is likely to cause impotence in men so if it has hctz behind it...it's a diuretic. I'm going to just stop taking the amlodipine and see it that works"

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Anonymous
August 2, 2010

For High Blood Pressure "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

For High Blood Pressure "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

For High Blood Pressure "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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58woman
March 31, 2011

"I have been on Benicar for two years. I experience no side effects, but if I forget to take my daily dose I will develop a feeling of pressure in my nose and head. When I retired recently my insurance would only cover a generic version. As soon as I started the generic I began to have hot flashes and heart pounding. My Doctor wrote a letter to my insurance company indicating I could not take the generic and now I am back on Benicar. I am feeling great!"

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Philo
Taken for 1 to 6 months
April 1, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "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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ANONO...
April 23, 2008

"I went to Doctor because of a four day headache. My blood pressure was through the roof. I started taking Benicar and within the same night I felt 100% better. My energy level is fantastic and I felt happier than I ever have. I have no side effects from this medicine."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
August 17, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "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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Benicar...
Taken for 10 years or more
August 12, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "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

For High Blood Pressure "Does anyone on Benicar experience "vision floaters"?"

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eckst...
August 15, 2007

For High Blood Pressure "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

For High Blood Pressure "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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salaoui
Taken for 5 to 10 years
June 2, 2014

For Migraine Prevention "Taking for high blood pressure. Now I know why my migraines have gone away almost completely. Also the best blood pressure medicine I have found for me. No side effects for me."

9 / 10

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Lmh
April 22, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "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

For High Blood Pressure "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

For High Blood Pressure "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

For High Blood Pressure "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

For High Blood Pressure "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

For High Blood Pressure "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

For High Blood Pressure "Controls blood pressure."

8 / 10

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jstbn...
October 8, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "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

For High Blood Pressure "Works perfectly. No side affects at all."

10 / 10

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Darrick
October 15, 2008

For High Blood Pressure "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

For High Blood Pressure "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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