To treat hypertension in adults, Olmesartan is sold under the trade name of Benicar. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the medication in 2002 which is developed and was first manufactured by a Japanese company.
The medicine is a class of drugs called angiotensin II receptor blockers which is used for lowering the blood pressure in adults. It works by dilating the blood vessels and allows the blood flow smoothly in the veins. Daiichi Sankyo was the original manufacturer of the brand. Without additional support to lower blood pressure, the patients are subjected to further risks of strokes, heart attack, kidney failure, and other related problems.
However there have been a lot of Benicar hct side effects reported by the patients, many of which have even led to life-threatening conditions.
What is the main concern?
Patients taking Benicar for a long time have been warned about the gastrointestinal complications which were first found in 2013. It has been linked with severe gastrointestinal injuries.
Sprue-like enteropathy is a brutal gastrointestinal condition which can even require emergency hospitalization. If not treated timely, it can even lead to fatal results. Villous atrophy is one of the probable complications of sprue-like enteropathy. This happens when the lining of the small intestines are entirely damaged and cannot absorb nutrients leading to malnutrition.
Make sure to get in touch with the physician if any of the following signs stays for long:
- kidney disease / dysfunctionality
- dehydration
- liver disease
- congestive heart failure
It took several years to find out that sprue-like enteropathy is directly linked with this medication. Benicar lawsuit blames the making company for representing the drug as a safe and effective treatment. The victims allege that the company failed to adequately warn them of the associated risks with olmesartan medication. They argue for financial settlement from the company for all the pain and suffering they had to go through.
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