Benicar and Incivek drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil) and Incivek (telaprevir). Common drug interactions include nausea among females and fatigue among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Benicar and Incivek. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 26 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Benicar?

Benicar has active ingredients of olmesartan medoxomil. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 36,002 Benicar users. Check the latest studies of Benicar.

What is Incivek?

Incivek has active ingredients of telaprevir. It is often used in hepatitis c. eHealthMe is studying from 15,526 Incivek users. Check the latest studies of Incivek.



On Aug, 04, 2026

26 people who take Benicar and Incivek together, and have interactions are studied.

Benicar and Incivek drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Benicar and Incivek, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  2. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  3. Rash generalised (rash on most of body parts)
  4. Anal pruritus (anal itching)
  5. Blood pressure decreased
  6. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  7. Haemoglobin decreased
  8. Abdominal discomfort
  9. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  10. Anorectal discomfort

male:

  1. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  2. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  3. Anorectal disorder
  4. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  5. Blood creatinine increased
  6. Blood urea increased
  7. Burning sensation
  8. Constipation
  9. Cough
  10. Depression

What are the common drug interactions of Benicar and Incivek, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Dyspepsia (indigestion)
  2. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  3. Haematemesis (vomiting of blood)
  4. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  5. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  6. Diarrhoea
  7. Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus)
  8. Gastritis (inflammation of stomach)
  9. Helicobacter test positive
  10. Oropharyngeal pain

50-59:

  1. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  2. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  3. Anorectal discomfort
  4. Diarrhoea
  5. Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
  6. Rash generalised (rash on most of body parts)
  7. Abnormal dreams
  8. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  9. Anal pruritus (anal itching)
  10. Blood creatinine increased

60+:

  1. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  2. Anal pruritus (anal itching)
  3. Blood pressure decreased
  4. Cough
  5. Drug ineffective
  6. Dysgeusia (disorder of the sense of taste)
  7. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  8. Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus)
  9. Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus)
  10. Haemoglobin decreased

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Pain: 3 people, 11.54%
  2. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 11.54%
  3. Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 2 people, 7.69%
  4. Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on olmesartan medoxomil and telaprevir (the active ingredients of Benicar and Incivek, respectively), and Benicar and Incivek (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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