CAN BENICAR BE CAUSING THIS VERY FRUSTRATING PROBLEM? I have been suffering with sinus problems and chest congestion now for 5 months. I have had surgery on my sinuses but still have issues with headaches, sinus pressure, stuffy, and also chest congestion. The chest congestion goes with a continual cough with thick green mucus,wheezing, chest tightness. My questions to you is Can the high blood pressure medicine that I am on(benicar) be causes any of these symptoms. Should I get off the medicine for a couple of weeks to see if this problem will go away.
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Q: Can the medication "Benicar" cause sinus and respitory conditions
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8/10/10 8:02am
Hi Denise,
Respiratory issues are a potential side effect of Benicar. I recommend discussing with your physician to determine if you need to adjust your Benicar treatment plan. May not hurt to do a trial period discontinuing the medication and monitoring your symptoms; however, work with your physician.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
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