Benicar HCT Interactions (Cont.)

 
Norepinephrine
Norepinephrine is a medicine that is used to treat very low blood pressure. Benicar HCT may affect the ability of norepinephrine to raise blood pressure if the drugs are taken together.
 
Corticotropin
Taking corticotropin with Benicar HCT may cause an electrolyte imbalance, especially with the levels of potassium in the blood. If you are taking corticotropin and Benicar HCT, your healthcare provider may monitor you more closely and/or adjust your dose as needed.
 
Muscle Relaxants
If you are taking both Benicar HCT and a muscle relaxant, your body may metabolize the drugs differently than intended and increase the levels of muscle relaxant in the blood. In order to decrease the chances of this drug interaction, your healthcare provider may monitor you more closely and/or change the muscle relaxant dose.
 
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
When taking NSAIDs with Benicar HCT, the NSAIDs may decrease the ability of Benicar HCT to lower blood pressure. Talk with your healthcare provider about using NSAIDs with Benicar HCT in your particular situation.
 

Final Thoughts on Benicar HCT Interactions

It is possible that not all Benicar HCT drug interaction were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about any drug interactions that may apply to you.

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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