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Benicar User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Benicar has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 115 reviews on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 17% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Benicar

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  • Anonymous
  • May 7, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "I have used Benicar for 8 years with no side effects. Very, very satisfied. Blood pressure has been at a constant 125/82."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • August 27, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "I just started taking this medicine, and it makes me dizzy."

5 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • October 24, 2010

For High Blood Pressure "Benicar has been very effective at lowering my blood pressure, and I've experienced no side effects. I was worried that it may affect my sex drive, but it hasn't."

10 / 10
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  • NoM...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • April 11, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "Works perfectly. No side effects at all."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • January 12, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "I have been using Benicar for 1 week. So far, the only side effect I have had with Benicar is excessive thirst. My blood pressure is now 113/75."

7 / 10
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  • tma...
  • August 6, 2010

For High Blood Pressure "I have been taking Benicar for about 6 months now, and all I can say is WOW! My blood pressure is 124/80, and, needless to say, I'm very happy. So far, no side effects either."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • July 27, 2008

For High Blood Pressure "Felt great 2 hours after starting Benicar, only had pre-hypertension, but I needed something to help lower pressure. I hope I continue to feel as good as I do now."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • June 10, 2010

For High Blood Pressure "Very quickly effective in lowering blood pressure. Seems to have few side effects."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • December 11, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "Once accustomed to Benicar 20 mg, I love it. After trying Lisinopril for just one day, I kissed the bottle of Benicar! But best of all, my arthritis pain in my knees has gone away - an amazing bonus."

8 / 10
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  • Sco...
  • April 15, 2010

For High Blood Pressure "I tried some others before getting this one and though they were effective, experienced a variety of side effects. This one worked well from the start without any side effects! Love it!"

10 / 10
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  • Dr ...
  • November 4, 2008

For High Blood Pressure "Benicar is also useful in helping to prevent the natural buildup of vitamin D in the body for patients suffering the symptoms of sarcoidosis."

10 / 10
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  • tin...
  • September 22, 2010

For High Blood Pressure "Suffered most of the side effects."

2 / 10
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  • nan...
  • January 11, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "I was taking Benicar 40 mg for a couple of months. I stopped taking it when I had a cold, and the BP went up again. Is this normal?"

7 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • September 11, 2008

For High Blood Pressure "Perfect for my condition - high blood pressure."

9 / 10
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  • Pat...
  • February 22, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "Not compatible with moderate alcohol. I haven't had a hangover in over 10 years. After two pills, I had a doozy."

2 / 10
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