Benicar and Gallbladder polyp - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gallbladder polyp 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 5 - 10 years also take Benicar Hct, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gallbladder polyp 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 Gallbladder polyp?

Gallbladder polyp (growths or lesions resembling growths (polypoid lesions) in the wall of the gallbladder) is found to be associated with 227 drugs and 305 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gallbladder polyp.

On Aug, 04, 2026

34,073 people reported to have side effects when taking Benicar.
Among them, 56 people (0.16%) have Gallbladder polyp.

Among these 56 people:

How long have people been on Benicar when they have Gallbladder polyp? *

What is the gender of people who have Gallbladder polyp when taking Benicar? *

female: 87.5 %
male: 12.5 %

What is the age of people who have Gallbladder polyp when taking Benicar? *

What are other drugs people take besides Benicar? *

What are other side effects people have besides Gallbladder polyp? *

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 33 people, 58.93%
Hiatal Hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm): 16 people, 28.57%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 16 people, 28.57%
Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 14 people, 25.00%
Gallstones (stone formation by bile component): 14 people, 25.00%
Diverticulum Intestinal (a pouch that is attached to the first part of the small intestine): 14 people, 25.00%
Constipation: 11 people, 19.64%
Malabsorption (a state arising from abnormality in absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal (gi) tract): 11 people, 19.64%
Celiac Disease - Sprue (a disease of the small intestine): 11 people, 19.64%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 10 people, 17.86%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 4 people, 7.14%
Depression: 4 people, 7.14%
Blood Oestrogen Abnormal: 3 people, 5.36%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 5.36%
Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 3.57%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 3.57%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 2 people, 3.57%
Diabetic Neuropathy (neuropathic disorders that are associated with diabetes mellitus): 2 people, 3.57%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 2 people, 3.57%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 3.57%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Gallbladder polyp (305 conditions)

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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