: This circular, reddish-yellow tablet is typically taken just once per day, with or without food.

Benicar HCT 20 mg/12.5 mg is a combination prescription tablet that pairs two different high blood pressure medications to lower the risk of stroke and heart attack. By using two mechanisms of action, it often provides more effective control than either medication used alone.

: While the 20 mg/12.5 mg is a common starting dose, it is also available in higher strengths like 40 mg/12.5 mg and 40 mg/25 mg if further titration is needed. Important Safety Considerations Benicar HCT (olmesartan / hydrochlorothiazide) - GoodRx

: Effectively lowering blood pressure reduces the workload on the heart and helps prevent damage to brain, heart, and kidney blood vessels.

: Most patients see a change in blood pressure within one week, with full benefits usually reached within four weeks.

: Combines olmesartan medoxomil (an angiotensin receptor blocker) and hydrochlorothiazide (a "water pill" diuretic) to relax blood vessels and reduce excess fluid.