Benicar

Benicar

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Benicar and Benicar HCT are prescription medications used to lower blood pressure (hypertension). Benicar works by blocking activity of a potent, naturally occurring vasoconstrictor substance known as angiotensin-II and is known as an “angiotensin-II receptor blocker” or ARB.

Call the Hollis Law Firm at 1-800-701-3672 if you or a loved one has suffered from damages related to the use of this product.  All calls and case evaluations are free and carry no obligation. The Hollis Law Firm works on cases on a contingent fee basis, which means we don’t get paid if you don’t get paid. Call 1-800-701-3672 to speak to one of our trained intake specialist so that your potential claim can be reviewed by an attorney at the Hollis Law Firm. The injuries and damages caused by contaminated products will not be uniform; therefore, claims will need to proceed on an individual basis and not as part of a class action.

Introduction

Benicar was developed by Japanese pharmaceutical company Daiichi Sankyo and was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in April 2002. Daiichi Sankyo went on to spend nearly $1 billion dollars promoting Benicar and Benicar HCT by boasting its effectiveness and safety for high blood pressure patients. According to the FDA, approximately 10.6 million prescriptions were dispensed of the drug in 2012 alone and in 2014, the medication brought the company over $2.6 billion in revenue.

History of the Case

In August 2017, a $300 million settlement was reached with Daiichi Sankyo on behalf of individuals who filed lawsuits after suffering sprue-like enteropathy and other gastrointestinal issues from Benicar, Benicar HCT, Azor and Tribenzor.

Plaintiffs must have been represented by an attorney by August 23, 2017, to be eligible to participate in the settlement.

Thousands of claims were filed against Daiichi Sankyo (the manufacturer of Benicar) by people who suffered sprue-like enteropathy and other gastrointestinal issues as a result of taking Benicar.

In August 2017 a $300 million settlement was reached for individuals who suffered gastrointestinal issues after taking Benicar.

Attorneys argued that if doctors and patients had known the risks, they would have used a blood pressure medication other than Benicar, or would have been closely monitored for symptoms similar to celiac disease.

Injuries Related to Product

Benicar lawsuits were filed by patients who developed serious GI issues including but not limited to:

  • Excessive Weight Loss
  • Vomiting
  • Chronic diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Or who have been mis-diagnosed with Celiac disease

A study conducted at the Mayo Clinic by Dr. Joseph Murray linked the development of sprue-like enteropathy to the use of Benicar.

Sprue-like enteropathy is a disease that produces severe gastrointestinal symptoms; such as chronic diarrhea, significant weight loss, nausea, and overall malnutrition.

The most serious side effects are symptoms that appear to be Celiac disease, but actually are sprue-like enteropathy.

Additional Literature

Benicar Manufacturer Paid Millions to Doctors and Researchers in 2015

July 29, 2016

Benicar side effects may have been hidden from the public by the manufacturer. Up to 67 million Americans have high blood pressure. Since April of 2002, Benicar has been used to treat high blood pressure, or hypertension. A person can still be very healthy despite having high blood pressure. When other health problems start occurring, … Continued

FDA Tentatively Approves Benicar Generic

July 5, 2016

The FDA has recently tentatively approved a generic form of Benicar. Benicar, or olmesartan medoxomil, is used to treat high blood pressure. The tentative approval comes just days before the three-year anniversary of the FDA’s warning that Benicar may cause sprue-like enteropathy. In July of 2013, the FDA announced that Benicar could cause severe, … Continued

Benicar Side Effects Can Be Stopped

June 30, 2016

Benicar side effects such as extreme weight loss, diarrhea, and vomiting are not lasting once the drug has been stopped, a new Canadian study shows. Benicar (olmesartan) is used to treat high blood pressure. For many people, the drug can be the source of Sprue, a chronic form of malabsorption syndrome. Symptoms of Sprue include … Continued

Benicar May Be the Source of Gallbladder Disease

June 24, 2016

Benicar, Benicar HCT, Azor, and Tribenzor may cause gallbladder disease in addition to pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and malabsorption. Benicar (olmesartan) and Benicar HCT are prescribed for treatment of high blood pressure, or hypertension. Benicar allows the blood vessels to relax and widen, which helps decrease blood pressure. Benicar HCT also contains a diuretic, which decreases … Continued

Benicar May Cause Diarrhea, Stomach Pain, and Rashes

June 3, 2016

A French study published on February 10, 2016 is the first to link Benicar use with skin problems. The study reveals how long-term use of Benicar (olmesartan) is not only a cause for severe diarrhea and malabsorption but also skin lesions. A 58 year old woman began using Benicar as treatment for arterial hypertension … Continued

Get the Facts: Benicar® Lawsuit

November 11, 2015

Recently, an angiotensin II receptor blocker is making headlines. Benicar® is causing some patients financial, physical and emotional distress. Speak to a Benicar lawyer at the Hollis Law Firm about how patients are filing their Benicar lawsuit. Benicar is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). ARBs are used in patients suffering from high blood pressure … Continued

Benicar® Injury Lawsuit

October 13, 2015

Benicar® has caused some patients unexpected expenses and pain. Speak to an attorney at the Hollis Law Firm today to help you determine if you or your loved one should file a Benicar injury lawsuit. Many Americans experience high blood pressure from a wide array of factors, including genetics or lifestyle. High blood pressure may … Continued

Benicar® Injury Attorney

October 9, 2015 Benicar® has been linked to severe gastrointestinal side effects that mimic Celiac disease. Speak to a Benicar injury attorney at the Hollis Law Firm to find out if you have a viable case for compensation. To maintain and help protect the public’s general well-being and overall health, the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was … Continued

Benicar Hypertension Drug Lawyer

September 22, 2015

Speak to a Benicar® hypertension drug lawyer at the Hollis Law Firm today to see if you may be entitled to compensation. There are rules and regulations in place to help protect public health. These rules and regulations are set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Although the FDA is partly responsible for … Continued

Benicar® Hypertension Drug Attorney

September 16, 2015

Seek an experienced Benicar® attorney to answer your questions. Find a Benicar hypertension drug attorney at the Hollis Law Firm today to determine if you qualify for compensation. The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for ensuring unsafe pharmaceutical drugs do not make it to the public market. Although there are regulations and … Continued

Trusted Benicar® Lawsuit Attorneys

September 10, 2015

Speak to one of the trusted Benicar Lawsuit attorneys at The Hollis Law Firm if you have experienced severe gastro-intestinal problems today. Since its FDA approval for the United States market in 2002, an estimated 11 million prescriptions for Benicar® are written each year. Benicar, developed Japanese drugmaker Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., is classified as an … Continued

Get the Facts: Benicar® Lawsuits

September 7, 2015

Learn about recent Benicar® lawsuits by reaching out to a bad drug lawyer at the Hollis Law Firm today. In 2002, Japanese drugmaker, Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., created a solution for patients suffering from high blood pressure. With the promise of lowering patients’ blood pressure with treatable side effects, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) … Continued

Lawyer for Benicar® Injuries

September 2, 2015

Learn more about the injuries caused by Benicar® and consider speaking to a lawyer for Benicar injuries at the Hollis Law Firm today Benicar® has been linked to several different life-threatening side effects. Benicar is a drug that was originally produced by Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., to help patients suffering from hypertension. Hypertension is commonly known … Continued

Benicar® Injury Lawyer

August 28, 2015

Benicar® has been linked to severe gastrointestinal side effects. Find a Benicar injury lawyer at the Hollis Law Firm today for a free legal consultation. Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., is the company responsible for manufacturing Benicar to help treat adults with high blood pressure. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a medical condition that may lead to … Continued

Benicar® Hypertension Drug Lawyers

August 25, 2015

Learn why many are seeking Benicar® hypertension drug lawyers after experiencing severe gastrointestinal side effects as a result of taking the drug. Benicar® is a hypertension drug which was developed by Japanese drugmaker, Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. and was approved for use in the United States by the FDA in 2002. The drug is in a … Continued

 

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