Benicar for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 5)
Benicar has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 95 reviews for the treatment of High Blood Pressure. 63% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 16% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Benicar
- tmar
- August 6, 2010
"I have been taking Benicar for about 6 months now and all I can say is WOW! My blood pressure is 124/80 and, needless to say, I'm very happy. So far, no side effects either."
- Anonymous
- July 27, 2008
"Felt great 2 hours after starting benicar, only had pre-hypretension but I needed something to help lower pressure. I hope I continue to feel as good as I do now."
- Anonymous
- June 10, 2010
"Very quickly effective in lowering blood pressure. Seems to have few side effects."
- Scott...
- April 15, 2010
"I tried some others before getting this one and though they were effective, experienced a variety of side-effects. This one worked well from the start without any side effects! Love it!"
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- tinah...
- September 22, 2010
"Suffered most of the side effects."
- Dr Be...
- November 4, 2008
"Benicar is also useful in helping to prevent the natural buildup of Vitamin D in the body, for patients suffering the symptoms of sarcoidosis."
- Patie...
- February 22, 2009
"Not compatible with moderate alcohol. I haven't had a hangover in over 10 years. After two pills, I had a doozy."
- nancy...
- January 11, 2016
"I was taking Benicar 40 mg for a couple of months. I stopped taking it when I had a cold and the BP went up again. Is this normal?"
- Anonymous
- September 11, 2008
"Perfect for my condition- HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE."
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"I have been using Benicar for 1 week. So far the only side effect I have had with Benicar is excessive thirst. My blood pressure is now 113/75."