Olmesartan Medoxomil-Hydrochlorothiazide (Cont.)

Olmesartan Medoxomil-Hydrochlorothiazide: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking olmesartan medoxomil-hydrochlorothiazide if you have:
 
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:
 
  • Are pregnant or trying to become pregnant (see Benicar HCT and Pregnancy)
  • Are on dialysis
  • Drink alcohol regularly
  • Are breastfeeding.
     
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you are currently taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
Do not take any salt substitutes containing potassium or potassium supplements without first discussing it with your healthcare provider.
 
(Click Warnings and Precautions With Olmesartan Medoxomil-Hydrochlorothiazide to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)
 

What If I Take an Overdose of Olmesartan Medoxomil-Hydrochlorothiazide?

People who take too much olmesartan medoxomil-hydrochlorothiazide may have symptoms that can include an extremely low blood pressure or increased heart rate.
 
If you happen to overdose on olmesartan medoxomil-hydrochlorothiazide, seek immediate medical attention.
 
(Click Benicar HCT Overdose for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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