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 KnowA 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.
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