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What Causes Dizziness, Weakness And Upper Respiratory Tract Infection After Taking Benicar?
Question: Just found out that my drug(benicar hct) to control my hypertension is making me dizzy, weak and a upper respatory infection. How long do I have to wait to switch to another appropriate drug to control my blood pressure?
Brief Answer:
Following advice...
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
My opinion is that you should discuss immediately with your doctor to switch from Benicar to another preparation that doesn't have dizziness as a side effects.
If you were my patient I would start a water pill and amlodipin to keep your BP under control.
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice...
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
My opinion is that you should discuss immediately with your doctor to switch from Benicar to another preparation that doesn't have dizziness as a side effects.
If you were my patient I would start a water pill and amlodipin to keep your BP under control.
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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