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Has anyone taken Losartan & had muscular and joint pain & did it disappear once body adjusted?
After taking benicar for a few years I've switched to Losartan because of the cost?'ve been on Benicar for quite a time, but my doctor switched me to losartan because of the high expense of Benicar. After taking it for nearly two weeks, I do seem to be experiencing more pain than normal(... read more
Which drugs should I take before breakfast and how long before eating?
Benecar htz, synthroid, limectal, lyrica, Glucafage,cymbalta,zocor,nuvigil,aromisin, vit D , vit B, Multiple vit,Biotin,vit E is morning Ok or should some be taken in the eve, with supper or bedtime?
Is there much difference between Benicar HCT and Losartan?
I'm taking Benicar hct 40/25 but even with insurance it's 60.00 a month.I heard losartan was cheaper but I don't know what is the right dosage. Does anyone know if there is much difference in the two drugs?
High Blood Pressure - should I take glucosamine, chondroitin, boron drink for joints?
... when I am taking blood pressure meds I take Benicar 40 mg, 1 a day, Amlodipine 2.5,1 a day, Furosemide 20mg, 1 a day, Simvastatin 40mg, 1 a day and I take synthroid 75, 1 a day..my left hand has joint pain and xray showed inflamation in thumb joint and little finger
Benicar HCT - Is it okay to break Benicar 40mg/25mg HCTZ in half? I have been taking half in the?
... morning and half at bedtime seems to work better. Does anyone know if this is okay? I started thinking about it and thought I should ask. I guess I could consult my pharmacist
Does any one who takes benicar also take clonidine for high b/p?
my wife has just come out of hospital where they prescribed taking benicar 20mg once a day, which she takes at night, but they also informed her to take clonidine if the b/p gets high.she has been having high b/p ever since oct.27th when she had a steroid shot in her back for arthritis,now for the... read more
Will a 50 mg tablet Losartan affect vision? Or at 55, is middle age just advancing on me?
Have switched from Benicar HCT to Benicar (water portion didn't seem to have any effect) and after observing some nusiance ED with Benicar daily, got the doctor to agree to every other day dosage, which allows to plan (for sex on the weekend also.) But drugist suggested Losartan, and doctor... read more
Benicar - On 40 mg a day. Accidentally took double dose today. Is that harmful?
Female. 70 years old. About 230lbs. Has been about 7 hours since taking the double dose. Feeling okay now, but wondering if there will be harmful effect.
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