Olmesartan medoxomil is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). The medication works by interfering with chemicals in the body which cause blood vessels to constrict. The resulting relaxed, widened blood vessels helps reduce blood pressure.

It's possible to buy olmesartan medoxomil as a generic in some areas, but not all. The product is more widely-recognized by the brand names Benicar in the US and Olmetec in the EU, Canada and other areas. It is also sold under other lesser-known brand names in other regions. A prescription is required to buy olmesartan medoxomil products in most areas.

Olmesartan Medoxomil can be used by itself, but, like most high blood pressure treatments, is often used with additional treatments to fully manage the problem. One additional treatment option is tablets which contain both olmesartan medoxomil and hydrochlorothiazide (HCT), a thiazide diuretic. This product is marketed as Benicar HCT or Olmetec HCT. HCT products are typically only used when olmesartan medoxomil on its own is insufficient.

What to Expect from Olmesartan Medoxomil

Treatment with olmesartan medoxomil is simple; the medication comes in tablets which are taken once per day. Taking with food is optional.

Dosage will need to be adjusted on an individual basis, according to patient response and any other medications being taken:

• The standard starting dose is 20 mg once per day.
• Dosage may be increased to 40 mg per day after 2 weeks.
• Lower doses of 10 mg may be given when other medications are involved.
• Take each daily dose at the same time each day.
• There is no benefit to taking more than 40 mg per day.
• There is no benefit in taking more than one dose per day.

The medication technically begins working within an hour of administration, but it typically takes about two weeks of consistent treatment for improvements to be seen when blood pressure is measured.

It's important to take olmesartan medoxomil consistently for the duration of treatment; take doses as close to the same time each day as possible and avoid missing doses. Stopping treatment may cause blood pressure to increase.

Lifestyle changes are usually encouraged in addition to taking medications to reduce blood pressure. Some individuals are able to manage blood pressure with lifestyle changes alone, eventually eliminating the need for medications. Others are not so lucky and may require treatment for the remainder of life.

Warnings & Side Effects

For the most part this product is safe for use in all patients age 2 years old and up, but there are some situations in which there is a greater risk of side effects:

• Patients who have diabetes or kidney disease should not buy olmesartan medoxomil without first discussing risks with a doctor; it should never be taken along with other blood pressure drugs containing the ingredient aliskiren in these patients.
• Patients who have difficulty urinating should not take olmesartan medoxomil.

This product can produce severe birth defects and/or neonatal death if used while pregnant. Women who are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breast feeding should not use olmesartan medoxomil.

Side effects from olmesartan medoxomil are rare and typically mild; in fact, the only symptom which occurs in greater frequency than placebo use is dizziness.

The medication may interact with a number of other drugs. Always check with a doctor or pharmacist before mixing treatments if unsure of the consequences.

Buy Olmesartan Medoxomil from a Trusted Source

At Kiwi Drug we offer olmesartan medoxomil in the form of Benicar and Benicar HCT. These products are the same as Olmetec and Olmetec HCT. Like all our products we guarantee Benicar and Benicar HCT are of high quality and 100 percent genuine.

A prescription is needed to buy olmesartan medoxomil (Benicar) from Kiwi Drug. Our online doctor may be able to issue a prescription to qualifying patients at no extra charge. You'll simply need to answer a few additional questions during checkout.

To buy Benicar HCT a prescription will need to be faxed to us. Initiate checkout for further instruction.