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Taking Benicar or Benicar HCT

Your daily dose makes a difference

Keep taking Benicar or Benicar HCT as your doctor prescribed. Be sure to:

  • Take it once a day, every day, even if your blood pressure is improving
  • Refill your prescription before it runs out

Remember—when you skip a dose, it may cause your blood pressure to rise. Do not cut back on or stop taking Benicar or Benicar HCT without first talking with your doctor.

Saving money as you close in on your goal

DON’T try this:
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Some people cut pills in half and skip days to make their prescription last longer. But doing this can affect the results you get with Benicar or Benicar HCT.

DO try this:
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A good way that can help you save on your medicine is to fill your prescription by mail or online. Ask your insurance company to recommend a reliable mail or online pharmacy.

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When you skip a dose of your medicine,

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Take Benicar or Benicar HCT the right way

Don’t forget to take the full dose once daily as prescribed by your doctor. It’s the best way to get the most from your medicine.

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