Benicar Hct

Diabetic Nephropathies, Hypertensive disease, multiple antihypertensive drugs likely required + 1 more

Treatment

2 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Benicar Hct

What is Benicar Hct

Olmesartan

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic drug used to treat swelling and high blood pressure. It is the most widely prescribed thiazide diuretic but its usage is declining in favor of other types of medication such as angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers. Many combination products containing hydrochlorothiazide and these other medications are available. It was approved by the FDA in 1959.

Benicar

is the brand name

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Benicar Hct Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Benicar

Olmesartan

2002

340

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Olmesartan, also called Benicar, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses which include Therapeutic procedure and Hypertensive disease .

Therapeutic procedure

Used to treat failed primary treatment in combination with Hydrochlorothiazide

Hypertensive disease

Used to treat High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) in combination with Hydrochlorothiazide

Effectiveness

How Benicar Hct Affects Patients

Hydrochlorothiazide helps the body get rid of extra water by blocking the absorption of sodium and water in the kidneys. It can be taken at different doses, depending on the individual, ranging from 25-100mg. People with reduced kidney or liver function should use this drug with caution.

How Benicar Hct works in the body

Hydrochlorothiazide works by blocking the reabsorption of sodium and chloride by cells in the distal convoluted tubule. This reduces the concentration gradient between the cells and the tubule, which prevents water from being reabsorbed. The transporter proteins OAT1, OAT3, and OAT4 help hydrochlorothiazide get into the cells, and MRP4 helps it get out of the cells. The sodium-potassium ATPase is responsible for pumping sodium into the interstitium, and the sodium-chloride symporter (SLC12A3) helps reabsorb sodium and chloride.

When to interrupt dosage

The measure of Benicar Hct is contingent upon the diagnosed circumstance, including Antepartum magnesium sulfate prophylaxis, blood pressure inadequately controlled with monotherapy and antihypertensives. The dosage is contingent upon the method of delivery (e.g. Tablet, coated - Oral or Oral) highlighted in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Diabetic Nephropathies

40.0 mg, , 20.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated

Hypertensive disease

40.0 mg, , 20.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated

multiple antihypertensive drugs likely required

40.0 mg, , 20.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated

Therapeutic procedure

40.0 mg, , 20.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated

Warnings

Benicar Hct has two counterindications and its consumption should be avoided if any of the conditions outlined in the table below are present.

Benicar Hct Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Type 2 Diabetes

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Benicar Hct.

Common Benicar Hct Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Amifostine

Major

Olmesartan may increase the hypotensive activities of Amifostine.

Lithium carbonate

Major

The serum concentration of Lithium carbonate can be increased when it is combined with Olmesartan.

Lithium citrate

Major

The serum concentration of Lithium citrate can be increased when it is combined with Olmesartan.

Lithium hydroxide

Major

The serum concentration of Lithium hydroxide can be increased when it is combined with Olmesartan.

Acebutolol

Minor

Olmesartan may increase the hypotensive activities of Acebutolol.

Benicar Hct Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The toxic dose of hydrochlorothiazide in mice and rats is higher than 10g/kg. People who overdose on hydrochlorothiazide may show symptoms such as low levels of potassium, chlorine, or sodium in the blood. The treatment for this includes fluids, electrolytes, and oxygen if needed, as well as medications to increase blood pressure.

Benicar Hct Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Benicar Hct?

158 active studies are currently assessing the potential of Benicar Hct to reduce Cirrhosis, Edema and Congestive Heart Failure.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Hypertensive disease

27 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3

Diabetic Nephropathies

0 Actively Recruiting

Therapeutic procedure

0 Actively Recruiting

multiple antihypertensive drugs likely required

0 Actively Recruiting

Benicar Hct Reviews: What are patients saying about Benicar Hct?

5

Patient Review

10/15/2014

Benicar Hct for High Blood Pressure

Unfortunately, I had to stop taking this medication after just three pills because the headaches were so bad.

5

Patient Review

11/18/2014

Benicar Hct for High Blood Pressure

Benicar had the fewest negative side effects compared to other similar hypertension medications. Additionally, it didn't kill my libido like some of the others did.

5

Patient Review

5/22/2015

Benicar Hct for High Blood Pressure

I've been taking this medication for about six years. It works well, but has some downsides: I have to urinate more frequently, and if I'm in the sun for too long my tan takes forever to fade. Additionally, my eyesight has progressively gotten worse each year; I now need prescription glasses. Finally, it's difficult not to gain weight while taking this medication.

5

Patient Review

2/14/2017

Benicar Hct for High Blood Pressure

I used this for a year or two and it did lower my blood pressure from 155/100 to 120/80. However, the side effects were intolerable: burning pain in my stomach that made me hate taking the medication. I eventually stopped taking it and changed prescriptions.

5

Patient Review

2/11/2016

Benicar Hct for High Blood Pressure

I take Benicar 40 HTC and it works great for me! However, I have been breaking out in rashes since being in the sun more frequently this summer. Has anyone else had this issue?

5

Patient Review

11/29/2018

Benicar Hct for High Blood Pressure

This treatment is effective and doesn't come with any nasty side effects. It's also very affordable, which is great.

5

Patient Review

9/29/2014

Benicar Hct for High Blood Pressure

This medication has been really effective in keeping my blood pressure under control.

4.7

Patient Review

2/6/2015

Benicar Hct for High Blood Pressure

I unfortunately had to stop using this after two months because I started experiencing some bothersome side effects. These included: ringing in my ears, a rash, and weight gain. Additionally, my eyesight became worse. However, within 24 hours of stopping use, these symptoms all vanished.

4.7

Patient Review

6/7/2014

Benicar Hct for High Blood Pressure

I started taking this medication a week ago and have since experienced loose stools.

4.3

Patient Review

5/9/2014

Benicar Hct for High Blood Pressure

4

Patient Review

11/25/2014

Benicar Hct for High Blood Pressure

My blood pressure has been incredibly stable since taking this medication, and I haven't experienced any negative side effects.

4

Patient Review

7/28/2016

Benicar Hct for High Blood Pressure

I was prescribed Benicar HCT 20-12.5 for high blood pressure and it has been working great. My BP is now 120 or lower and my weight has gone down from 174 to 163 pounds. The only side effect I've noticed is that I have to go to the bathroom more often, but overall I'm very satisfied with this medication.

3.7

Patient Review

3/29/2014

Benicar Hct for High Blood Pressure

3.7

Patient Review

6/23/2015

Benicar Hct for High Blood Pressure

I started to feel weak and lightheaded when I first began taking this medication. My doctor recommended halving the dosage, which totally fixed the problem. Since then, I've been taking it without any issues for about nine months now.

3.3

Patient Review

5/20/2015

Benicar Hct for High Blood Pressure

I've been on this medication for three weeks and have experienced a lot of negative side effects, including dizziness, lightheadedness, neck pain, headaches, and blurred vision. I'm going to see the doctor tomorrow to discuss whether or not this is the right medication for me.

2.3

Patient Review

5/26/2014

Benicar Hct for High Blood Pressure

2

Patient Review

1/25/2015

Benicar Hct for High Blood Pressure

This medication effectively lowered my blood pressure, but unfortunately came with some not-so-fun side effects like diarrhea and nausea. I was also going to the washroom a lot more frequently, which made me worry about dehydration.

1

Patient Review

4/1/2015

Benicar Hct for High Blood Pressure

This medication is good, but not great. It does its job, but has chronic side effects like frequent urination for a few hours after taking each day. Some hair loss is also mildly annoying.

1

Patient Review

4/20/2015

Benicar Hct for High Blood Pressure

I've been taking this medication for two weeks now and have developed a dry cough that is very irritating.
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Patient Q&A Section about benicar hct

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is Benicar a good blood pressure medicine?

"If you have high blood pressure, taking medicine to control it can reduce your risk of having a heart attack or stroke."

Answered by AI

What is Benicar HCT used for?

"This product is used to lower high blood pressure in order to prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It contains two medications: olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide."

Answered by AI

What are side effects of Benicar HCT?

"You may experience stomach pain, heartburn, diarrhea, joint pain, a spinning sensation, headache, or a dry cough."

Answered by AI

What kind of drug is Benicar HCT?

"Benicar HCT is an effective blood pressure-lowering medication that combines two drugs into one convenient pill."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Benicar Hct

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Food is Medicine for High Blood Pressure and Obesity

Any Age
All Sexes
Chicago, IL

The goal of this clinical trial is to treat both hypertension and obesity in adults using a food is medicine framework. Participants will be randomized 1:1 to FIM+DASH or usual-care control. The 24-week trial includes a 12-week FIM+DASH intervention followed by a 12-week maintenance period and leverages existing partnerships with community-based organizations for home food delivery and culinary skill-skill building. The main questions it aims to answer are: (1) What is the effect of FIM+DASH vs. usual care control on blood pressure? (2) What is the effect of FIM+DASH vs. usual care control on DASH diet adherence (diet quality), body weight, and waist circumference? (3) How to identify factors associated with the sustainability and scalability of FIM+DASH in real-world settings?

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Miles Square Health Center Chicago (+3 Sites)

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Cuffless PPG Monitor for High Blood Pressure

18+
All Sexes
Miami, FL

This study aims to validate the accuracy and reliability of blood pressure (BP) estimates obtained over 24 hours using a PPG-based chest-patch device compared to the gold standard ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) method using an upper arm cuff-based oscillometric BP device, in both hypertensive and normotensive individuals referred by their provider to undergo a 24-hours ABPM for clinical indication. The Awake/Asleep test, which is the primary test recommended for automated wearable cuffless BP devices that are cuff-calibrated (based on the 2023 European Society of Hypertension (ESH) recommendations for the validation of cuffless blood pressure measuring devices), will be conducted in this study. The secondary aim of the study is to assess the feasibility and convenience of the PPG-based device.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

U Health (+1 Sites)

Ziad Zoghby, M.D., M.B.A.

Biobeat Technologies Ltd.

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Text Message Reminders for High Blood Pressure

18+
All Sexes
Detroit, MI

This project is part of the ACHIEVE GREATER (Addressing Cardiometabolic Health In Populations Through Early PreVEntion in the GREAT LakEs Region) Center (IRB# 100221MP2A), the purpose of which is to improve cardiometabolic health in two uniquely comparable cities: Detroit, Michigan, and Cleveland, Ohio. The ACHIEVE GREATER Center involves separate but related projects that aim to improve cardiometabolic health outcomes through better risk factor control for three chronic conditions that are of tremendous public health importance, (hypertension (HTN), heart failure, and coronary heart disease), all of which contribute significantly to premature death in Detroit and Cleveland. The present study is the prospective observational cohort component of ACHIEVE P1- EPI (Project 1) of the ACHIEVE GREATER Center and serves to characterize the population of patients with blood pressure (BP) levels above normal attending The Wayne Health Mobile Health Unit (MHU) events to better understand key factors (e.g., social determinants of health) that convey information about baseline BP levels and related clinical outcomes (e.g., follow-up clinic visits, BP control, and cardiovascular events).

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Wayne Health Mobile Units

Steven J Korzeniewski, PhD

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CardioCare Quest for High Blood Pressure

18+
All Sexes
Flagstaff, AZ

This project aims to address healthcare disparities among Navaho people diagnosed with hypertension or prehypertension through three main objectives. Firstly, it identifies and shares insights on healthcare access disparities affecting Navaho individuals experiencing nonadherence to hypertension treatment. Secondly, the proposal develops a telehealth solution based on factors identified as knowledge gaps caused by healthcare access disparities in hypertension management; we will use the factors to design a series of engaging minigames that can be incorporated into the larger CardioCare Quest. These minigames will be co-designed with end users and clinicians. Finally, the proposal conducts comprehensive qualitative and quantitative assessments of user experiences, perceptions, and challenges with CardioCare Quest.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Northern Arizona University (+1 Sites)

Tochukwu Ikwunne, PhD

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Food as Medicine for Cardiometabolic Health

18+
All Sexes
Boston, MA

Though the Mississippi Delta has a rich agricultural history and some of the nation's most fertile soil, residents have experienced the legacy of slavery and economic exploitation through food insecurity and poverty for generations. This project focuses on Bolivar, Washington, and Sunflower, contiguous counties in the Delta that are designated as health disparity populations. Over 65% of the 100,000 residents are Black/African American and \~30% live at or below the poverty level. Obesity rates are high and the rate of diabetes is almost double the national average. Tufts University received a grant from the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities to develop, test, and evaluate a Food is Medicine program in Mississippi. The Delta Growing a Resilient, Enriching, Equitable, Nourishing food System (GREENS) Food is Medicine (FIM) Project, is a collaborative project in Bolivar, Washington, and Sunflower counties in Mississippi. The intervention involves regularly distributed fruit and vegetable produce boxes as well as nutrition education materials to the intervention group. The control group will receive produce boxes later, after they complete study activities. The project's primary goal is to improve health outcomes by creating a FIM intervention. The Delta GREENS FIM Project aims to become a model for promoting nutrition security and management of chronic conditions in varied communities nationwide.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Tufts University

Christina D Economos, PhD

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