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Soren,
I have been taking Benicar(1/2 a 10mg tab in AM) for about 6 months with no ill effects. Maybe your dosage is to high. Have you talked with your doctor? I take mine with a glass of juice then head out for a 3.5 mile walk. Have lost 35lbs since Jan. BP has gone from 155/105 to 110/75

Mark

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I'm betting that the 35 pounds and the exercise are more relevant than the meds .

Of course some high blood pressure requires medication, but lifestyle changes are usually more effective.
(This is from my physician, who told me 15 years ago to lose 30 pounds and my 165/95 BP would go down. I did, it did.)

Keep it up.