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Proactive Investors USA & CanadaForest Laboratories, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2011 Earnings Per ...MarketWatch (press release)Contract revenue decreased 16.2% to $42.4 million, principally due to a decrease of 14.5% in Benicar(R) (olmesartan medoxomil) co-promotion income to $39.9 ...Forest Labs Q2 Profit Beats Estimates; Raises Full-year EPS View - UpdateRTT Newsall 50 news articles��

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Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil)

Last updated on: Jan 24, 2007

Brand Name:	Benicar
Active Ingredient:	olmesartan medoxomil
Strength(s):	5 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg
Dosage Form(s):	Tablets
Company Name:	Sankyo Pharma Inc.
Availability:	Prescription only
*Date Approved by FDA:	April 25, 2002
*Approval by the FDA does not mean that the drug is available for consumers at this time. This information is provided by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. For more information about this drug, click here.

What is Benicar used for?

Benicar is used to treat high blood pressure in adults. It may be used alone or with other medicines that treat high blood pressure.

Who should not take Benicar?

Do not take Benicar if you are allergic to Benicar or to any of the ingredients in Benicar.

Special Warning with Benicar:

Do not take Benicar if you are pregnant. If you get pregnant while taking Benicar, stop taking Benicar right away and call your health care provider . Benicar and other medicines like Benicar can harm your baby.

What should I tell my health care provider?

Tell your health care provider if you:

are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding
have or had kidney problems

Tell your health care provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your health care provider if you are taking duiretics (water pills).

What are some possible side effects of Benicar? (This is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Benicar. Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.)

The most common side effect with Benicar is dizziness.

For more detailed information about Benicar, ask your health care provider or pharmacist.

This information is provided by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
For more information about this drug, click here.