Drug Uses
Blood Pressure Medication Benicar (Olmesartan) is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist used to treat high blood pressure. Benicar (Olmesartan) may also be used to treat congestive heart failure and other conditions as determined by your doctor.

How Taken
Take this medicine as directed by your doctor. This medicine is taken orally normally once daily. Take this medicine regularly. This medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food.

Possible Side Effects
The most common Benicar side effects include dizziness, headaches, diarrhea, abdominal/stomach pain, stuffy nose or stuffy sinuses, and unusual tiredness. The side effects that you may experience should be mild, but if Benicar side effects continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. In the unlikely event you experience Benicar side effects, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other Benicar side effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

Precautions
If you are planning on having surgery, tell your health care provider that you are taking this medicine.
If you suspect that you may be pregnant, talk to your doctor, since this drug is not recommended for use during pregnancy. For nursing mothers, it is unknown whether this medicine is excreted in the breast milk, but thiazide diuretics (part of this medicine) may appear in breast milk. Discuss with your doctor possible risks to your baby while taking this medicine.

Overdose
Overdose symptoms may include fast or slow heartbeat, dizziness, or feeling like you might pass out.

Missed dose
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Storage
Store at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.