Drug details

Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil)

type of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil) is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist used to reduce and control hypertension (high blood pressure). Generic Benicar is available outside of the U.S.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea
• loss of movement
• lightheadedness
• chest pain
• swelling in your hands or feet
• tingly feeling
• weakness
• little or no urination
• fast or irregular heartbeat

The following drugs are related to Benicar, either as a replacement or used together:

• A-Methapred (methylprednisolone sodium succinate)
• Afeditab CR (nifedipine extended-release tablets)
• Aldactone (spironolactone)
• Caduet (amlodipine besylate, atorvastatin calcium)
• Atacand (candesartan cilexetil)
• Avapro (irbesartan)
• Byvalson (nebivolol and valsartan tablets)
• Coreg (carvedilol)
• Coreg CR (carvedilol phosphate extended-release)
• Corgard (nadolol)
• Matzim LA (dltiazem hydrochloride extended release tablets)
• Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate)