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Is there a blood pressure medicine alternative to Benicar. I would like to find a cheaper alternative.

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I found after extensive searching that october 2016 is soonest benicar patent expires. So sometime after that generics could become available. If company isnt bought out by another or formulation chnade to maintain patent

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True, I also have taken this discount directly from the manufacturer. Point to keep in mind is that the discount is effective only as long as you are covered by your employer insurance (as in my case). Once you retire and have to go on Medicare that discount directly from the manufacturer no longer is available. All the conditions are spelled out on the benicar.com website.

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From what I am reading Oct 2016. A lot probably depends on if the manufacturer (Daiichi Sankyo) tries to fight it. I've seen this happen before and lawyers drag it out for several years.

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On Medicare but in donut hole till 1/1/17 so Benecar HCT is costing me about $170 till January. Then $40. Doc trying me on 2 generics Hydro...in the AM & Amlodipine in PM, but experiencing gradual swelling of lower limbs & it was bad last night. BP shot up this morning. Barely ok now. Waiting for P.A to call back! Soon I hope?

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I take benicar and I in the donut hole ,so I just got 90 olmessartan-hctz 20-12.5mg ....I Pais 24.00 for 90 pills ..big difference. .just took one so I'll see ..hope it's as good as benicar. .

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Benicar has always worked really well for me. Pharmacy changed me to the generic last month. My BP has been gradually going up. Today it's pretty bad, along with head and neck ache. Anyone else have problems with this new generic?

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Why would u buy that and encourage others to do the same? You're not even sure yourself if it's the correct drug. NEVER buy drugs from a foreign country!

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Mylan generic replacement is in production as of 10/26/2016. But I believe it has not yet been released for prescription purposes or added to insurance formularies.

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Benecar prescription generic on the market now. Olmesartan-HTCZ. I've been taking for almost a month. 20-12.5 Good BP readings just like on brand name Benecar. Doc & my pharmacist said exact same active ingredients. Until 1/1 I'm in donut hole for my Medicare drug plan. Paid $55. Should be cheaper 1/1 when new drug year starts

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Agreed. I had a horrible time with Lisinopril - the persistent cough drove me nuts.

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