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Benicar is a Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARBs) not a diuretic. Angiotensin causes the muscles surrounding blood vessels to contract, thereby narrowing the blood vessels. Narrowing of blood vessels increases the pressure within the blood vessels and may lead to high blood pressure (hypertension). For the treatment of hypertension.
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Is Benicar a diuretic of ACE inhibitor?
diuretic
When is the best time to take benicar?
Same time everyday is the best time to take your benicar
Is benicar a statin?
yes
What is the generic to Benicar?
olmesartan
What is a medicine that starts with b?
Benicar
Does BENICAR medicine make you sleepy?
no
What drug name starts with a b?
Benicar
When does the patent for Benicar expire?
It is currently protected in the United States by a patent that prevents any generic Benicar from being manufactured. The first patent for Benicar currently expires in October 2016. This is the earliest date that a generic version of Benicar could become available. However, other circumstances could cause the exclusivity period to extend beyond 2016. This could include such things as other patents for specific Benicar uses or lawsuits.
Is Losartan in the same family of medicine as Benicar?
Yes
What blood pressure medication decrease appetite?
Benicar
Is Benicar prescribed for high blood pressure?
Yes
How much benicar can kill you?
how much beniar can kill you
