4 Main Side Effects Associated With Benicar

Benicar was first approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2002 for the treatment of high blood pressure. Upon approval, it was hailed as one of the superior treatment options than the existing medication. Thousands of people have suffered from adverse and unexpected side effects of the drug.

The lawsuits have been filed against the makers of Benicar which states how the manufacturing company failed to disclose the risks associated with the drug. Daiichi Sankyo and Forest Laboratories, the makers of the drug agreed to a $300 million settlement with some strong terms and conditions.

But what are the major complications filed in the benicar lawsuit settlements? Let's find out:

• Sprue-like enteropathy: This is a condition which is caused from flattening of the villi in the small intestine. In most cases, the patients cannot absorb the nutrients and it affects the weight and might even lead to fatal condition. In severe stage, the person might have to be placed in tubes let the bodies receive the needed nutrients.

• Extreme weight loss: Patients taking Benicar might experience significant weight loss due to gastronomical complications as the one stated above.

• Kidney failure: The drug can place a strain on the kidney and may result in acute renal complications. This is more common in elderly patients with diabetes or those who take NSAIDs regularly

• Flu-like symptoms: Patients have reported about the health complications in upper respiratory conditions, and suffered from complications of sinus infections and bronchitis

The following are the most commonly reported health issues that have been reported by the patents who are taking the medicine for the longest time:

• Diarrhea
• Flu-Like Symptoms
• Blood in the urine
• Back Pain
• Dizziness
• Stomach Pain
• Weakness
• Joint Pain
• Bronchitis
• Lightheadedness
• Nausea

The main allegation

The maker of Benicar has received warnings from the FDA in 2006 and 2013 as it was found to beassociated with the above discussed complications. There are lawsuit settlement cases which accuse of promoting the drug aggressively.

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