Benicar® (
olmesartan medoxomil) is a prescription medication used for
treating high blood pressure. It belongs to a class of drugs known as angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). Although most people respond well to Benicar, alternatives are available for those who experience side effects or who do not see an improvement in their
blood pressure levels.
Besides Benicar, other types of ARBs include:
Other medications can also be used to control
high blood pressure. Some of the other types of drugs that can be used as alternatives to Benicar (and other ARBs) include:
(Click Blood Pressure Medicine to learn more about the different types of drugs that can be used as an alternative to Benicar, including information on what their benefits are and how they work.)
