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Hydrochlorothiazide / olmesartan and Shortness Of Breath: What Users Say

Brand names: Benicar HCT

Shortness of breath: mentioned by 3 users (8.8%)

Based on user experiences from 34 Hydrochlorothiazide / olmesartan reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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dizziness 17.6%
shortness of breath 8.8%
weight gain 8.8%

Reviews for Hydrochlorothiazide / olmesartan

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Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Ken...
  • March 14, 2013

For High Blood Pressure "I'm 33 y/o, 5'7", 150# male, blood chem all perfect but diagnosed with hypertension (genetics) since I was 28 y/o. I exercise at least 4 times a week (light weight lifting and playing basketball, sometimes biking and tennis). Have taken Losartan and Losartan HCTZ before this Benicar HCT. 6 days while on Benicar HCT 40/25 mg: Lowest BP reading 101/52. Mild lightheadedness. Mild shortness of breath. Muscle cramping - Experienced very severe muscle cramps from torso down to the legs after playing basketball that I ended up in the ER due to severe body cramps and hyperventilation. It was the very first time that I experienced such terrible and frightening muscle cramps. Some itchiness in the scalp."

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  • Deb...
  • June 8, 2010

For High Blood Pressure "After taking this medication for approximately 3-4 days, I had wheezing and difficulty breathing. Please be mindful of all side effects."

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  • Deb...
  • June 8, 2010

For High Blood Pressure "After taking this medication for approximately 3-4 days, I had wheezing and difficulty breathing. Please be mindful of all side effects."

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