Benicar Strengths

Part of a class of drugs known as angiotensin II receptor blockers, Benicar^® (

olmesartan medoxomil) is used for the treatment of high blood pressure in adults. It comes in tablet form and is typically taken once a day. There are several different strengths of Benicar, including:

Benicar 5 mg
Benicar 20 mg
Benicar 40 mg.

Clinical studies have shown that people taking the 40-mg strength of Benicar were able to decrease their systolic blood pressure by 12 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure by 7 mmHg, on average. Lower doses resulted in a smaller drop in blood pressure.

(Click Benicar to learn more about the various strengths of Benicar, to find out how this medication works, and for information on what you should discuss with your healthcare provider before starting treatment.)