Benicar HCT

Generic name:hydrochlorothiazide and olmesartan [ HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide-and-ol-me-SAR-tan ]
Drug class:Angiotensin II inhibitors with thiazides

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Feb 15, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Benicar HCT?

Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic (water pill). Olmesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (sometimes called an ARB blocker).

Benicar HCT is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.

Benicar HCT is usually given after other blood pressure medicines did not work or have stopped working.

Benicar HCT may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use Benicar HCT if you are unable to urinate.

Do not use if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.

If you have diabetes, do not use Benicar HCT together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).

Before taking this medicine

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to hydrochlorothiazide or olmesartan, or if you are unable to urinate.

If you have diabetes, do not use Benicar HCT together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).

You may also need to avoid taking Benicar...