Rankings are determined by total views in the last seven days, counted across the IGN website, IGN console apps, and the IGN YouTube channel. View counts displayed represent lifetime video views, which may not match the views counted in the seven-day ranking period.
Indications and Usage for Benicar. Benicar is indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions.
In 2013, the FDA issued a safety announcement that the blood pressure drug Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil), as well as similar drugs such as Benicar HCT, Azor, Tribenzor and generic versions, can cause severe intestinal complications with side effects collectively known as sprue-like enteropathy.