Benicar and muscle spasms Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Benicar Side Effects Report #4732820-8
Benicar side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 01, 2005. Female patient, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with systolic hypertension and was treated with Benicar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , dyspnoea, fatigue, glomerular filtration rate abnormal, muscle spasms, nausea , pain in extremity, shoulder pain. Benicar dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BENICAR HCT. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Benicar Side Effects Report #4604613-3
Benicar side effect was reported by a Physician from on Nov 10, 2004. Female patient, 77 years of age, weighting 225.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Benicar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, muscle spasms. Benicar dosage: 40 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMINS, LEVOXYL, CALTRATE, SPIRONOLACTONE. Patient recovered.

Benicar Side Effects Report #5069075-3
Benicar side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 24, 2006. Female patient, 76 years of age, weighting 145.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Benicar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: muscle spasms, pain in extremity, spinal column stenosis. Benicar dosage: 40.25 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with DARVOCET, VALIUM, TENORMIN, LASIX, NEXIUM, MOTRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Benicar Side Effects Report #5672743-3
Benicar side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 06, 2008. Male patient, 65 years of age, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Benicar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood sodium decreased, muscle spasms. Benicar dosage: 20 MG (20 MG, QD), PER ORAL; 20 MG (20 MG, QD), PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with BENICAR HCT, TOPROL, COUMADIN. Patient recovered.


Benicar Side Effects Report #5842668-9
Benicar side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 28, 2008. Male patient, 52 years of age, weighting 231.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Benicar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, dizziness , heart rate increased, hypotension, muscle spasms, nausea . Benicar dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Benicar Side Effects Report #5908449-2
Benicar side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 17, 2008. Male patient, 52 years of age, weighting 231.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Benicar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, dizziness , heart rate increased, hypotension, muscle spasms, nausea . Benicar dosage: 20/12.5MG (QD), PER ORAL; 20/12.5MG (QD), PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with BENICAR HCT, ZESTORETIC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Benicar Side Effects Report #4604687-X
Benicar side effect was reported by a Physician from on Nov 18, 2004. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 171.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension, diabetes mellitus and was treated with Benicar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood glucose fluctuation, dizziness , fatigue, headache , hyperhidrosis, muscle spasms, thirst. Benicar dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOVANCE, XANAX, AMBIEN, SERZONE, TYLENOL W, VITAMIN AND MINERAL SUPPLEMENT. Patient recovered.

Benicar Side Effects Report #4789050-3
Benicar side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 22, 2005. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Benicar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, hyperhidrosis, muscle spasms, muscular weakness, myalgia. Benicar dosage: 40.125 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with COREG, GLIPIZIDE. Patient recovered.

Benicar Side Effects Report #5392195-0
Benicar side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 17, 2007. Female patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Benicar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: muscle spasms, myalgia, pain . Benicar dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Benicar Side Effects Report #4555630-3
Benicar side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Oct 21, 2004. Female patient, 41 years of age, weighting 129.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Benicar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , dyspnoea, fatigue, muscle spasms. Benicar dosage: 40.25 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.

Benicar Side Effects Report #4604710-2
Benicar side effect was reported by a Physician from on Jan 04, 2005. Male patient, 18 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Benicar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperhidrosis, muscle spasms. Benicar dosage: 20 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.

Benicar Side Effects Report #5518948-3
Benicar side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 14, 2007. Male patient, weighting 210.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Benicar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abasia, impaired work ability, insomnia, muscle spasms, pain in extremity, pharyngolaryngeal pain, rhinorrhoea. Benicar dosage: 20 MG 1 X DAY PO. Patient recovered.

Benicar Side Effects Report #5700457-X
Benicar side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 26, 2008. Male patient, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Benicar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood sodium decreased, muscle spasms. Benicar dosage: 20 MG (20 MG,QD), PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with BENICAR HCT, TOPROL, COUMADIN, LEXAPRO. Patient recovered.

Benicar Side Effects Report #5737059-5
Benicar side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 12, 2008. Female patient, weighting 115.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Benicar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chills, economic problem, muscle spasms, nausea . Benicar dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Benicar Side Effects Report #5961145-8
Benicar side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 04, 2008. Female patient, weighting 169.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Benicar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, muscle spasms, therapeutic response unexpected. Benicar dosage: 40 MG (40 MG, QD). During the same period patient was treated with NORVASC, THYROXINE, BISOPROLOL. Patient recovered.

Benicar Side Effects Report #5951454-0
Benicar side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 11, 2008. Male patient, weighting 185.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood pressure increased and was treated with Benicar. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypertension, muscle spasms. Benicar dosage: 20 MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.