A recent report highlights the link between Benicar and sprue-like enteropathy, emphasizing the importance of doctors being fully aware that the blood pressure medication may cause patients to experience chronic diarrhea and potentially suffer from permanent intestinal damage that is not Celiac disease. Celiac disease ─ otherwise... Read More

New research examining the side effects of Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil) may help support allegations that the drug can cause serious gastrointestinal problems and symptoms that mimic celiac disease. The study referenced data from the FDA as well as prior research on olmesartan and sprue-like symptoms.... Read More

Drug maker Daiichi Sankyo is named defendant in a growing number of Benicar lawsuits brought by individuals who say they were inadequately warned about the blood pressure medication’s severe gastrointestinal side effects. GI problems blamed on Benicar include chronic diarrhea, dramatic weight loss, intestinal damage... Read More