Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil) is used to lower blood pressure. It may be used on its own or with other blood pressure-reducing treatments. Lifestyle changes are also typically encouraged along with taking the medication.

Benicar is a widely-recognized brand name in the United States. In Canada, the European Union and Japan the product is sold as Olmetec. It is available under numerous other lesser-known brand names in other countries. It's possible to buy Benicar as a generic product in some, but not all, areas.

Benicar Overview

There are two types of Benicar; it's very important to ensure the correct version is taken:

• Benicar regular tablets contain only olmesartan medoxomil, which works by relaxing blood vessels. This action prevents them from constricting; narrow, constricted blood vessels can elevate blood pressure.
• Benicar HCT contains olmesartan medoxomil plus a thiazide diuretic, hydrochlorothiazide (HCT). In addition to relaxing blood vessels the HCT version also promotes increased urine output, which lowers blood volume and further reduces blood pressure.

Benicar HCT is typically given only when regular Benicar is ineffective. Both products may be used on their own or with other blood pressure-reducing medications. The use of additional medications may alter the dosage and administration of Benicar; doctor instructions should be followed carefully.

Both Benicar and Benicar HCT come in tablets. Tablets may be split to produce smaller doses, but because dosage will be less precise in split pills it is preferable to buy Benicar in the appropriate dosage strength to begin with.

Duration of treatment with either product is likely to be long term, lasting at least several years. If lifestyle changes are not sufficient to begin managing blood pressure without medication treatment may be needed for the remainder of life.

Dosage & Administration

Treatment with Benicar is largely dependent on the individual patient; the severity of the high blood pressure, other medical conditions, other medications being taken, age, weight and so forth are all factors taken into consideration. Benicar can be used in children at modified doses, which should be determined by a doctor. In otherwise healthy adults, treatment is typically as follows:

• Start with 20 mg once per day.
• Increase dosage to 40 mg per day after 2 weeks if there are no significant improvements at 20 mg per day.
• Lower doses of 10 mg are sometimes given when other medications are involved.

At effective doses blood pressure readings should be noticeably improved within 2 weeks of starting treatment with Benicar.

Tips to get the most from treatment:

• Take doses at the same time each day.
• Do not skip doses or stop taking the medication; consistent treatment is important to maintain reduced blood pressure.
• Do not exceed 40 mg per day; there is no additional benefit to be had and an increased risk of side effects.

Blood pressure should be monitored for the first several weeks of treatment to ensure the medication is successfully lowering blood pressure, but not lowering it too much.

How to Buy Benicar from Kiwi Drug

A prescription is required to buy Benicar and Benicar HCT. Clients have a couple options for purchasing these products:

• Our online doctor may issue a prescription to qualifying patients for Benicar 10 mg tablets.
• To buy Benicar 20 or 40 mg tablets, or to buy Benicar HCT, a prescription must be faxed to us before we can complete your order.

Instructions regarding faxing your prescription to use will be given during checkout.

If you don't have a prescription, select the Online Doctor version of the product and proceed to checkout. You'll simply need to answer a few additional questions before completing the order---it takes only a few moments.

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or encounter any difficulties while trying to buy Benicar products.