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Question: How does one discontinue taking benecar. I am experiencing nausea,loss of stamina,chills. I have been on it for two months. I feel quite weak having been very active before. Weakness in legs,inability to walk very far is of concern. I am under a doctor's care. I would like to try getting off benecar.
Brief Answer:
need to try others like losartan
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Side effects appears to be due to olmesartan.
2. You can discuss with your doctor regarding this and change over to another similar medication like losaratan.
3. Very few people experience these side effects. However, as other options are available, you need to try as hypertension needs to be under control.
Do meet your doctor for prescription.
Hope it helps. Any further queries happy to help again.
Dr Prakash HM
need to try others like losartan
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Side effects appears to be due to olmesartan.
2. You can discuss with your doctor regarding this and change over to another similar medication like losaratan.
3. Very few people experience these side effects. However, as other options are available, you need to try as hypertension needs to be under control.
Do meet your doctor for prescription.
Hope it helps. Any further queries happy to help again.
Dr Prakash HM
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