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Reviewer: Joann, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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This medication has worked to keep my BP in check, but I should mention that I developed squamous cell cancer and have just learned that hydrochlorothiazide is the reason. Patients should be cautioned to avoid sunlight while taking it.
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Reviewer: Matt, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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DR put me on Benicar 20/12.5 HCTZ which was effective at controlling my BP. A year ago switched to generic olmesartan. Six months ago BP started to rise again. Apparently there is a range of effectiveness depending on the manufacturer. BP spiked again to 145/100 range, topping out at 165/118. Started new dose of generic Olmesartan HCTZ 40/12.5 today. We'll see how that works out.
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Reviewer: Rod, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Benicar became too expensive, so I changed to Olmesartan. The transition was easy and no side effects.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I was on benicar hct but doctor had to change to generic olmesartain. Not sure if this medicine is making be have dizzy fainting spells. Has anyone else had these issues?
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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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