Benicar is a popular blood-pressure medication that has been linked to gastrointestinal diseases, including sprue-like enteropathy, which causes chronic diarrhea and weight-loss.
What is Benicar?
Benicar is a blood pressure medication that blocks certain receptors, known as angiotensin receptors. Angiotensin II is a hormone that causes the blood vessels to constrict. By inhibiting the action of this hormone, blood vessels become dilated.
What You Should Know
A recent Mayo clinic study, conducted by Dr. Joseph Murray, has linked the development of sprue-like enteropathy to the use of Benicar. Sprue-like enteropathy is a disease that produces severe gastrointestinal symptoms.
Injuries Resulting from Use of Benicar
- Gastrointestinal Injuries
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Significant Weight Loss
- Nausea
- Malnutrition
Benicar Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one suffered from a gastrointestinal injury after using Benicar, you should contact The Falkowitz Law Firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a Benicar lawsuit and we can help.
