Benicar and Abnormal behavior - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Abnormal behavior is reported as a side effect among people who take Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Nexium, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Abnormal behavior when taking Benicar. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 34,073 people who have side effects when taking Benicar 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 Abnormal behavior?

Abnormal behavior is found to be associated with 1,363 drugs and 1,951 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Abnormal behavior.



On Jul, 25, 2026

34,073 people reported to have side effects when taking Benicar.
Among them, 44 people (0.13%) have Abnormal behavior.

Could Benicar cause Abnormal behavior?

Among these 44 people:

How long have people been on Benicar when they have Abnormal behavior? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 100 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Abnormal behavior when taking Benicar? *

  • female: 70.45 %
  • male: 29.55 %

What is the age of people who have Abnormal behavior when taking Benicar? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 3.12 %
  • 40-49: 6.25 %
  • 50-59: 12.5 %
  • 60+: 78.12 %

What are other drugs people take besides Benicar? *

  1. Nexium: 10 people, 22.73%
  2. Lexapro: 8 people, 18.18%
  3. Wellbutrin: 8 people, 18.18%
  4. Prilosec: 7 people, 15.91%
  5. Lyrica: 6 people, 13.64%
  6. Tricor: 6 people, 13.64%
  7. Paxil Cr: 6 people, 13.64%
  8. Atenolol: 6 people, 13.64%
  9. Ativan: 6 people, 13.64%
  10. Ambien: 6 people, 13.64%

What are other side effects people have besides Abnormal behavior? *

  1. Stress And Anxiety: 15 people, 34.09%
  2. Memory Loss: 13 people, 29.55%
  3. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 12 people, 27.27%
  4. Suicidal Ideation: 12 people, 27.27%
  5. Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 12 people, 27.27%
  6. Nervousness: 10 people, 22.73%
  7. Weight Decreased: 9 people, 20.45%
  8. Suicide Attempt: 9 people, 20.45%
  9. Balance Disorder: 9 people, 20.45%
  10. Aggression: 9 people, 20.45%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Depression: 9 people, 20.45%
  2. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 5 people, 11.36%
  3. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 5 people, 11.36%
  4. Inflammation: 4 people, 9.09%
  5. Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 4 people, 9.09%
  6. Pain: 3 people, 6.82%
  7. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 3 people, 6.82%
  8. Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 3 people, 6.82%
  9. Peripheral Neuropathy (damage to nerves of the peripheral nervous system): 3 people, 6.82%
  10. Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 2 people, 4.55%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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

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 (the active ingredients of Benicar) and Benicar (the brand name). 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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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