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See also: Benicar

What is Benicar HCT? Benicar HCT is a brand name for an angiotensin II receptor blocker and thiazide diuretic combination used to treat high blood pressure. Benicar is a brand name owned by Forest Pharmaceuticals and Sankyo.

See more information, including instructions, precautions, side effects, and interactions.

Forest Pharmaceuticals's Benicar HCT site


Reasons Taken

15 patients in the community are taking or have taken Benicar HCT.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 8 53%
General health 3 20%
Pain 1 6%
Hypertension 1 6%
Anxiety 1 6%
Treat my mood condition(s) 1 6%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Benicar HCT.

  1 day 10 mg day 20 mg day 40 mg day 50 mg day 100 mg day 150 mg day
  1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 3 Number of Patients: 3 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 2 Number of Patients: 2  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Benicar HCT or how long patients were taking Benicar HCT before stopping.

Currently taking Benicar HCT

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
1
1
1
3
2

Stopped taking Benicar HCT

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
0
0
1
Why Patients Stopped Taking Benicar HCT (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Expense 1 100% Expense: 100%
Doctor's advice 1 100% Doctor's advice: 100%


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