Benicar HCT Side Effects (Cont.)

Serious Benicar HCT Side Effects

Some side effects should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider. These include but are not limited to:
 
  • Unexplained skin rash
  • Unexplained blisters or peeling of the skin
  • Itching
  • Unexplained swelling of the head or neck (including the face, lips, tongue, or throat)
  • Wheezing
  • Difficulty breathing or swallowing
  • Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting spells
  • Decrease in the amount of urine produced
  • Dry mouth
  • Increased thirst
  • Weakness
  • Tiredness
  • Restlessness
  • Seizures
  • Confusion
  • Muscle pain or cramps
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Weak or irregular heartbeat.
     

Rare Side Effects of Benicar HCT

Rare Benicar HCT side effects occur in less than 1 percent of people. Since they are so uncommon, it can be difficult to tell whether these side effects are caused by the medication or by something else.
 
Some of these rare side effects include but are not limited to:
 

Benicar HCT Side Effects: A Summary

It is possible that you may experience some or none of the side effects explained in this article. There is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand if you will have side effects from a medicine that you have never tried. Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects. Also let your healthcare provider know if you develop something that "just does not seem right." While it may not be a side effect of Benicar HCT, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.

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