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More About Benicar

Benicar belongs to the class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), and has been shown to help lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure has been shown to help decrease the risk of stroke, heart attack and kidney disease. Benicar works by helping to dilate blood vessels in order to facilitate blood flow and therefore decrease pressure. While Benicar is often effective at lowering blood pressure, it is also strongly linked to extreme gastrointestinal side effects.

Signs & Symptoms

In some users, Benicar has been linked to severe and debilitating gastrointestinal problems that mimic symptoms of Celiac disease: an allergy to wheat. Research linking these issues to taking Benicar is so strong that in 2013 it led to the FDA ruling that the drug had to have a warning label stating that Benicar was often accompanied by significant gastrointestinal side effects. Symptoms often include chronic diarrhea, stomach pain and discomfort, and dramatic weight loss that can lead to malnutrition. Benicar can also cause dizziness, fainting, problems urinating, chest pain, increased heart rate and swelling of the extremities.

Diagnosis

If experiencing Celiac disease-like symptoms, your medical practitioner will typically test for that condition first. Blood tests and/or an endoscopy can determine if you are suffering from Celiac disease. If not diagnosed with Celiac disease, and you are regularly taking Benicar, you might be suffering from side effects of the drug. Your doctor will help you to determine this. If you are suffering from any of these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately, and don't let your suffering go uncompensated. Let Lawsuit Winning help get you the financial compensation that you deserve – complete the free and easy claim review form today.