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This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Benicar (Olmesartan). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view a sample of recent reports further on this page.
Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.
All cases (57)
Cases resulting in a serious event (50)
Cases resulting in death (4)
Cases resulting in life threatening events (3)
Cases resulting in hospitalization (33)
Cases resulting in disability (1)
Cases resulting in other serious reactions (24)
Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Benicar (Olmesartan). For a complete list and/or a specific selection of reports, please use the links in the index above.
Adverse event in male receiving Benicar (Olmesartan)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-25
Patient: male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Pressure Increased, Cerebrovascular Accident, Cerebral Haemorrhage
Suspect drug(s):
Inderal
Dosage: dose and frequency not specified
Benicar
Dosage: dose and frequency not specified
Adverse event in 64 year old female receiving Benicar (Olmesartan)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-23
Patient: 64 year old female, weighing 49.9 kg (109.8 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Myocardial Infarction
Suspect drug(s):
Benicar (Olmesartan)
Other drugs received by patient: Zocor; Aspirin; Vinegar
Adverse event in female receiving Benicar (Olmesartan)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-23
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Myocardial Infarction
Suspect drug(s):
Benicar (Olmesartan)
Adverse event in male receiving Benicar (Olmesartan)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-23
Patient: male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Anaphylactic Shock
Suspect drug(s):
Benicar (Olmesartan)
Adverse event in 66 year old female receiving Benicar (Olmesartan)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-22
Patient: 66 year old female, weighing 60.8 kg (133.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Pressure Increased, Anaphylactic Reaction, Abasia, Aphasia, Chills, Drug Interaction, Headache, Tremor, Paraesthesia, Flushing, Heart Rate Increased, Feeling Abnormal
Suspect drug(s):
Benicar
Dosage: 20 mg (20 mg, 1 in 1 d), per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2007-03-01
End date: 2007-01-01
Prempro
Dosage: patient takes 0.45/1.5mg tablet, once daily (0.45 mg, once a day), per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Oestrogen Replacement Therapy
Toprol-XL
Dosage: 25 mg (25 mg, 1 in 1 d), per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2006-07-01
End date: 2007-03-01
Detrol LA
Dosage: 1 mg (2 mg, 1 in 2 d), oral, 2 mg (2 mg, 1 in 1 d), per oral, 1 mg (2 mg, 1 in 2 d), per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Incontinence
Start date: 2003-01-01
End date: 2007-01-01
Detrol LA
Dosage: 1 mg (2 mg, 1 in 2 d), oral, 2 mg (2 mg, 1 in 1 d), per oral, 1 mg (2 mg, 1 in 2 d), per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Incontinence
End date: 2007-01-01
Detrol LA
Dosage: 1 mg (2 mg, 1 in 2 d), oral, 2 mg (2 mg, 1 in 1 d), per oral, 1 mg (2 mg, 1 in 2 d), per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Incontinence
Start date: 2007-01-01
End date: 2007-08-01
Inderal
Indication: Blood Pressure
Start date: 2007-07-29
Other drugs received by patient: Terazosin (Terazosin) (Terazosin); Clonidine (Clonidine) (Clonidine); Lorazepam; Lexapro (Escitalopram Oxalate) (Escitalopram Oxalate); Zetia
Adverse event in female receiving Benicar (Olmesartan)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-18
Patient: female, weighing 60.8 kg (133.8 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Pressure Increased, Phaeochromocytoma, Anaphylactic Reaction, Chills, Drug Interaction, Headache, Tremor, Paraesthesia, Flushing, Speech Disorder, Heart Rate Increased, Gait Disturbance
Suspect drug(s):
Benicar
Indication: Blood Pressure
Start date: 2007-03-01
End date: 2007-01-01
Benicar
Indication: Hypertension
Antihypertensives
Indication: Blood Pressure
Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Detrol LA
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Urinary Incontinence
Toprol-XL
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Pressure
Start date: 2006-07-01
End date: 2007-03-01
Toprol-XL
Indication: Hypertension
Inderal
Indication: Blood Pressure
Beta Blocking Agents
Indication: Blood Pressure
Other drugs received by patient: Prempro; Terazosin HCL; Clonidine; Lorazepam; Lexapro; Zetia
Adverse event in female receiving Benicar (Olmesartan)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-06
Patient: female, weighing 60.8 kg (133.8 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Pressure Increased, Phaeochromocytoma, Anaphylactic Reaction, Chills, Drug Interaction, Paraesthesia, Tremor, Speech Disorder, Gait Disturbance
Suspect drug(s):
Benicar
Indication: Blood Pressure
Antihypertensives
Indication: Blood Pressure
Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Detrol LA
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Urinary Incontinence
Toprol-XL
Indication: Blood Pressure
Inderal
Indication: Blood Pressure
Beta Blocking Agents
Indication: Blood Pressure
Adverse event in female receiving Benicar (Olmesartan)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-05
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Breast Pain
Suspect drug(s):
Tekturna
Dosage: oral
Administration route: Oral
Benicar
Toprol-XL
Adverse event in male receiving Benicar (Olmesartan)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-05
Patient: male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Dizziness
Suspect drug(s):
Avapro
Benicar
Adverse event in 72 year old male receiving Benicar (Olmesartan)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-04
Patient: 72 year old male, weighing 125.2 kg (275.4 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Urea Increased, Laboratory Test Abnormal, Hypotension, Blood Potassium Increased, Blood Creatine Increased
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Benicar
Dosage: 20 mg (20 mg, 1 in 1 d), per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2007-06-21
End date: 2007-08-01
Benicar
Dosage: 20 mg (20 mg, 1 in 1 d), per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2007-08-16
End date: 2007-08-01
Other drugs received by patient: Lisinopril (Lisinopril) (10 Milligram, Tablet); Furosemide (Furosemide) (Tablet) (Furosemide); Coumadin (Warfarin Sodium) (Tablet) (Warfarin Sodium); Gemfibrozil (Gemfibrozil) (600 Milligram, Tablet) (Gemfibrozil); Nifedipine ER (Nifedipine) (60 Milligram, Tablet) (Nifedipine); Simvastatin (Simvastatin) (40 Milligram, Tablet) (Simvastatin); Glipizide (Glipizide) (5 Milligram, Tablet) (Glipizide); Prednisone (Prednisone) (10 Milligram, Tablet) (Rednisone); Allopurinol (Allopurinol) (Allopurinol); Spironolactone (Spironolactone) (25 Milligram, Tablet) (Spironolactone
Adverse event in 58 year old male receiving Benicar (Olmesartan)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-07-24
Patient: 58 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Hepatitis Cholestatic, Renal Failure, Metabolic Acidosis, Hepatic Failure
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Crestor
Administration route: Oral
Plavix
Administration route: Oral
Benicar
Administration route: Oral
Other drugs received by patient: Insulin
Adverse event in 71 year old female receiving Benicar (Olmesartan)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-07-24
Patient: 71 year old female, weighing 81.2 kg (178.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Nausea, Diarrhoea, Hypotension, Hyperhidrosis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Amitiza
Dosage: 24 mcg, bid,
Indication: Constipation
Start date: 2007-03-01
End date: 2007-03-01
Toprol-XL
Dosage: 25 mg, qd, oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
End date: 2007-03-01
Olmesartan Medoxomil
Dosage: 40 mg, qd, oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
End date: 2007-03-01
Amitiza
Dosage: 24 mcg, bid,
Indication: Constipation
Start date: 2007-03-01
End date: 2007-03-01
Toprol-XL
Dosage: 25 mg, qd, oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
End date: 2007-03-01
Benicar
Dosage: 40 mg, qd, oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
End date: 2007-03-01
Adverse event in 52 year old male receiving Benicar (Olmesartan)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-07-19
Patient: 52 year old male, weighing 80.3 kg (176.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Oedema Peripheral
Suspect drug(s):
Benicar
Dosage: 40mg qd po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2007-01-19
End date: 2007-05-21
Benicar
Dosage: 40mg qd po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Start date: 2007-01-19
End date: 2007-05-21
Adverse event in 51 year old female receiving Benicar (Olmesartan)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-07-18
Patient: 51 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Atrial Fibrillation
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Benicar
Dosage: 20 mg (20 mg, 1 tab daily), per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2005-02-01
Flecainide (Flecainide) (100 Milligram) (Flecainide)
Dosage: 200 mg (100 mg, 1 tab twice a day)
Indication: Atrial Fibrillation
Other drugs received by patient: Coumadin
Adverse event in 60 year old female receiving Benicar (Olmesartan)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-07-17
Patient: 60 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Hypokalaemia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Benicar (Olmesartan)
Adverse event in receiving Benicar (Olmesartan)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-07-16
Patient:
Adverse reactions / side effects: Cardiac Failure
Suspect drug(s):
Cozaar
Administration route: Oral
Benicar
Micardis
Adverse event in male receiving Benicar (Olmesartan)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-06
Patient: male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Tooth Loss, Excoriation, Head Injury, Fall, Abdominal Pain Upper, Loss of Consciousness
Suspect drug(s):
Coricidin
Dosage: i df;once;po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Nasopharyngitis
Start date: 2007-06-07
Coricidin
Dosage: i df;once;po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Nasopharyngitis
Start date: 2007-06-08
Coricidin
Dosage: i df;once;po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Nasopharyngitis
Start date: 2007-06-08
Benicar
Indication: Hypertension
Adverse event in 86 year old female receiving Benicar (Olmesartan)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-07-05
Patient: 86 year old female, weighing 69.4 kg (152.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: HIP Fracture, Urinary Tract Infection, Fall, Cardiac Failure Congestive
Suspect drug(s):
Benicar
Dosage: 20 mg (20 mg, 1 tab daily), per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2002-01-01
End date: 2005-10-01
Benicar
Dosage: 20 mg (20 mg, 1 tab daily), per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2006-11-01
Other drugs received by patient: Namenda (Memantine Hydrochloride) (1 Milligram, Tablet) (Memantine HYD; Coreg (Carvedilol) (3.125 Milligram, Tablet) (Carvedilol); Cozaar (Losartan Potassium) (50 Milligram, Tablet) (Losartan Potassium; Furosemide (Furosemide) (Furosemide); Potassium Chloride; Lactulose (Lactulose) (Oral Liquid) (Lactulose); Calcium (Calcium) (Tablet) (Calcium); Multivitamin; Iron Supplement (Iron) (Iron)
Adverse event in female receiving Benicar (Olmesartan)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-06-26
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Pneumonia, Pulmonary Congestion, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Prednisone TAB
Benicar
Levaquin
Adverse event in 63 year old female receiving Benicar (Olmesartan)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-06-25
Patient: 63 year old female, weighing 132.4 kg (291.3 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Renal Failure Acute
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Benicar
Dosage: (mg), per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2006-11-27
Warfarin Sodium
Dosage: 8 mg (8 mg, once a day), unknown
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2006-05-04
Lasix
Dosage: (mg, unknown), per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2006-11-27
Glucophage
Dosage: (mg, unknown), per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2006-11-27
Adverse event in 69 year old male receiving Benicar (Olmesartan)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-06-25
Patient: 69 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Dysuria, Renal Failure Acute
Suspect drug(s):
Crestor
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2003-12-01
End date: 2006-11-09
Benicar
Start date: 2006-08-01
End date: 2006-11-09
Other drugs received by patient: Plavix; Zetia; Toprol-XL; Aspirin; Fish OIL; Lotrel
Adverse event in receiving Benicar (Olmesartan)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-06-25
Patient:
Adverse reactions / side effects: Diarrhoea
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Benicar (Olmesartan)
Adverse event in 69 year old male receiving Benicar (Olmesartan)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-06-20
Patient: 69 year old male, weighing 95.3 kg (209.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Pressure Increased, Drug Ineffective, Prostate Cancer, Headache, Pharmaceutical Product Complaint, Renal Neoplasm
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Benicar (Olmesartan)
Other drugs received by patient: Simvastatin (Simvastatin) (10 Milligram Tablet) (Simvastatin)
Adverse event in female receiving Benicar (Olmesartan)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-06-06
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Weight Decreased, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Incorrect Dose Administered, Constipation
Suspect drug(s):
Chantix
Indication: Smoking Cessation Therapy
Benicar
Indication: Hypertension
Adverse event in 83 year old female receiving Benicar (Olmesartan)
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-05-25
Patient: 83 year old female, weighing 87.1 kg (191.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Hyperkalaemia, Dehydration, Bradycardia, Hypervolaemia, Renal Tubular Acidosis, Renal Failure Acute
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Benicar
Dosage: daily po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Mobic
Dosage: daily po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pain
Other drugs received by patient: Lipitor; Aspirin; Norvasc; Benicar; Nexium; Mobic; Ultram; Neurontin; Hydralazine HCL
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