Benicar HCT (olmesartan, hydrochlorothiazide) is used to lower high blood pressure, which in turn prevents blood vessel and heart damage while reducing risk of major medical events like stroke or heart attack.

This is a widely-used medication, but patients shouldn't buy Benicar HCT as the first treatment for hypertension---a single medication, such as Benicar or hydrochlorothiazide should be tried on their own first. Benicar HCT is more potent than either medication on its own.

The two ingredients in Benicar HCT are:

• Olmesartan medoxomil is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB), which works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more freely. This lowers blood pressure and improves oxygen delivery to the heart, in addition to reducing the work the heart has to do to pump blood.
• Hydrochlorothiazide, more commonly called HCTZ or HCT, is a thiazide diuretic that works by blocking salt reuptake in the kidneys, excreting it in urine instead. Salt retains fluid, so by eliminating it overall blood volume is reduced, which lowers blood pressure.

Patients buy Benicar HCT to combine these two medications in a single, convenient tablet. If desired one can also take each medication individually.

Healthier Blood Pressure with Benicar HCT

Benicar HCT is usually prescribed when either olmesartan or HCT are not sufficiently controlling blood pressure on their own. Treatment is typically:

• Patients taking olmesartan but not HCT should start with 40 mg olmesartan and 12.5 mg HCT.
• Patients taking HCT but not olmesartan should take 20 mg olmesartan and 12.5 mg HCT.
• In both cases after several weeks of treatment dosage may be adjusted, usually upward, to a maximum of 40 mg olmesartan and 12.5 mg HCT.

It will take several weeks of treatment to see significant results, which is why doctors will usually wait several weeks before adjusting dosage. Exceptions are when unexpected side effects occur, such as blood pressure dropping too low.

Those who buy Benicar HCT should be aware that this medication will lower blood pressure more than Benicar or HCT alone. Patients may experience symptoms of low blood pressure, even if it's within healthy ranges. Symptoms include mild weakness, mild fatigue, and dizziness or lightheadedness when rising from a resting position. These should stop occurring in the first few weeks of Benicar HCT use; if not, or if they become severe, discuss with a doctor.

Lifestyle changes are also encouraged in patients with high blood pressure. These include:

• Quitting smoking
• Losing weight
• Regular exercise
• Managing cholesterol
• Regulating salt intake
• Cutting alcohol

A doctor may advise other methods to improve health, particularly if type 2 diabetes is also present. Those who do not make lifestyle changes, or those who find lifestyle changes alone are not enough, will likely need to buy Benicar HCT or similar medications for the remainder of life.

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A prescription is required to buy Benicar HCT from Kiwi Drug; those who don't have one may qualify to be issued one by our online doctor. Simply add the product to your cart, begin checkout, and answer a few questions about your medical history and other medications.

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