The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Dizziness (9%)
- Upper respiratory infection (7%)
- High uric acid levels (4%)
- Nausea (3%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Back pain
- Swelling in arms and legs
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Joint pain
- Cough
- Rash
Benicar HCT serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Dangerously low blood pressure: dizziness, lightheadedness, pale skin, feeling faint
- Serious kidney problems: urinating less often than usual, swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands, unexplained weight gain
- High blood potassium levels: nausea, muscle weakness, abnormal heartbeat
- Severe allergic reaction: swelling of your lips, tongue, throat, or face, trouble breathing, rash
- Severe diarrhea
Source: DailyMed
The following Benicar HCT side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
Bladder pain
bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
bloody or cloudy urine
blurred vision
difficult, burning, or painful urination
flushed, dry skin
frequent urge to urinate
fruit-like breath odor
increased hunger
increased urination
joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
lower back, side, or stomach pain
rapid weight gain
sweating
swelling of the feet or lower legs
tingling of the hands or feet
troubled breathing
unexplained weight loss
unusual weight gain or loss
Rare
Swelling or puffiness of the face
Incidence not known
Convulsions
decrease in amount of urine
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
rash
severe diarrhea with weight loss
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Back pain
body aches or pain
chills
difficulty with breathing
ear congestion or pain
headache
head congestion
hoarseness or other voice changes
loss of voice
runny or stuffy nose
Less common
Acid or sour stomach
belching
difficulty with moving
dizziness or lightheadedness
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
indigestion
joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
loss of appetite
muscle pain or stiffness
pain, swelling, or redness in the joints
sensation of spinning
stomach discomfort or upset
weakness
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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