Benicar Hct

Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide) may be described as a combination of an Angiotensin II receptor blocker and a diuretic.

Furthermore, Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide) may also be described as a yellowish – white crystalline powder, which is easily soluble in a Sodium Hydroxide solution, soluble in Methanol to a certain extent and almost insoluble in water.

Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide) is used to help effectively treat and lower high blood pressure, which in turn reduces the frequency of strokes, heart attacks and kidney complications.

Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide) must be taken once daily, either with or without food and after you have consulted your health care professional. You must be sure to follow the directions on the prescription label carefully and ask your health care professional or pharmacist to explain any part of this medication you do not understand. Special care may be required pertaining to the use of Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide) in children.

Furthermore, you must also be sure to take Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide) exactly as directed and refrain from taking a greater or lesser quantity of this medication or altogether taking this medication more or less often than prescribed by your health care professional.

Be sure that you do not suddenly discontinue this medication without prior confirmation from your health care professional.

While on an ongoing course of Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide) if you notice any of the symptoms listed below, or any other symptoms which may seem severe or persistent, you must contact your health care professional.

Sometimes, Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide) may cause the patient to experience mild disorientation, light – headedness, a decreased sexual drive, a mild fever or chills, fainting spells, hoarseness or tightening of the throat, mild stomach pain, unusual fatigue, or vomiting.

Furthermore, Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide) may cause the patient to experience redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin (including the insides of the mouth as well), a swelling of the face, lips, tongue, hands or feet, skin rashes, dizziness, complications while swallowing, mild bleeding or bruising and rapid weight gain.

Lastly, Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide) may cause the patient to experience mild urinary complications, alopecia (baldness), a dry mouth, diarrhea, mild muscle cramps or pain, an increase in thirst, a dry cough, nausea and dyspepsia.

If you are on an ongoing course of Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide) before you commence taking any new medication (either prescription or OTC), you must first consult your health care professional or pharmacist.

Furthermore, you must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are allergic to Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide) or any other medication in any other form. Your health care professional must also be informed if you are taking any other medication in any other form, including nutritional supplements or herbal products, whilst on an ongoing course of this medication.

Sometimes, Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide) interacts with various medications, such as Prednisone, Questran, Prevalite, Colestid, Insulin, Amobarbital, Butabarbital, Mephobarbital, Secobarbital, Amiloride, Bumetanide, Chlorthalidone, Ethacrynic Acid, Furosemide, Indapamide, Metolazone, Spironolactone, Allopurinol, Griseofulvin, Lithium and Dofetilide.

Furthermore, Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide) interacts with various medications, such as Ethinyl Estradiol, Drospirenone, Triamterene, Ibuprofen, Torsemide, Etodolac, Prochlorperazine, Indomethacin, Ketoprofen, Naproxen, Baclofen, Carisoprodol, Hydrocodone, Cyclobenzaprine, Dantrolene, Metaxalone, Orphenadrine, Meperidine, Oxycodone, Methadone and Propoxyphene.

Lastly, Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide) interacts with water pills, vitamin A – related creams, pills or supplements, calcium and potassium salts or supplements, certain types of antibiotics and anti – inflammatory medications which increase one’s sensitivity towards sunlight, certain cholesterol lowering medications, medications used to treat blood pressure, diabetes or mental disorders, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MOI medications) and hawthorn (horse chestnut).

In case of an overdose of Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide), call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Furthermore, an overdose of Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide) may cause one to experience marginally slow or irregular heartbeats, dizziness, low blood pressure and dehydration.

Your health care professional will order certain laboratory and/or medical tests to be performed, such as blood pressure levels, smooth functioning of the kidneys, blood electrolyte levels and blood cholesterol levels to check your response to Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide), monitor your progress and check for side effects. You must be sure to keep all appointments with your health care professional and the laboratory. Do not let anyone else take your prescribed dosage of Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide) and ask your health care professional or pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.

Furthermore, if you need to undergo any kind of surgery, including dental surgery, or you conceive whilst on a course of Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide) inform your health care professional. You must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive. It is unknown whether Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide) passes into breast milk or not.

Lastly, avoid consuming alcohol and beverages containing even a small percentage of alcohol whilst on an ongoing course of Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide).

It is important that you do not discontinue this medication without first consulting your health care professional. While on an ongoing course of Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide), you must also refrain from driving a car or operating any kind of machinery until you know how this medication affects you.

It is important that you do not take a double dose of Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide) to make up for a missed one, unless you have consulted your health care professional.

You must speak with your health care professional about the possible risks of using Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide) for your condition and be sure to consult your health care professional or pharmacist for more information, since this medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses.

Store Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide) in the container it came in, keep the lid tightly closed and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature (between 59 – 86 degrees F or 15 – 30 degrees C) and away from excess heat and moisture.

Furthermore, you must be sure to throw away any Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide) medication that has gotten outdated or is no longer required. You must speak with your pharmacist or health care professional about the proper disposal of this medication.

It is important for the patient to know that before consuming Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide); they must inform their health care professional, if they have ever had a history of or are currently suffering from heart or blood vessel complications, hoarseness or tightening in the throat, complications while swallowing, a stroke, liver, heart or kidney complications, previous swellings of the tongue, face or lips, breathing complications or lupus.

Furthermore, it is important for the patient to know that before consuming Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide); they must inform their health care professional, if they have ever had a history of or are currently suffering from gout, pancreatitis, congestive heart failure, diabetes mellitus, low or high levels of potassium in the blood, bronchial asthma or high triglyceride levels.

Lastly, prior to commencing a course of Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide), you must also be certain to inform your health care professional if you are on an ongoing special diet (comprising of potassium substitutes), if you are allergic to sulfa medications or if you are prone to autoimmune complications or suppressed immune functions. It is also important for the patient to know that before using Benicar Hct (Hydrochlorothiazide) the patient must also be certain to inform their health care professional if they frequently consume beverages containing caffeine or alcohol, if they smoke or consume illegal medications.