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Hydrochlorothiazide / olmesartan and Weight Gain: What Users Say

Brand names: Benicar HCT

Weight gain: mentioned by 3 users (8.8%)

Based on user experiences from 34 Hydrochlorothiazide / olmesartan reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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dizziness 17.6%
shortness of breath 8.8%
weight gain 8.8%

Reviews for Hydrochlorothiazide / olmesartan

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Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Anonymous
  • July 22, 2011

Hydrochlorothiazide / olmesartan for High Blood Pressure "It is a good medicine. It brought my blood pressure down to where it should be. However, I did experience weight gain. This is evidenced by the change of my medication to a different blood pressure medicine and losing 10 pounds in less than 3 weeks. I have not changed my diet in any way since switching."

7 / 10
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  • Mag...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 12, 2014

Hydrochlorothiazide / olmesartan for High Blood Pressure "I'm currently on Benicar 20 mg and Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg. I started with the fluid pill first, and I noticed weight loss but with headaches. I went back for a follow-up, and my blood pressure was even higher, so my doctor put me on Benicar to take with the fluid pill. I noticed weight gain and pains in my sides. The good news is my blood pressure finally came down. The side effects have seemed to subside since I've spaced the time in between the medication."

9 / 10
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  • Cyd...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 30, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "This drug did not work. After two weeks on it, I was having serious headaches, dizziness, weight gain, and my blood pressure went up 70 points."

1 / 10
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