Suggest Remedy For Diarrhea Due To Benicar

Posted on Tue, 30 Dec 2014

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Tue, 30 Dec 2014 Answered on

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Question : I have discontinued Benicar due to diarrhea. Blood pressure is fine but diarrhea remains. What can I take to slow that down? Email ia YYYY@YYYY

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better

Detailed Answer:
Hello

My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. I Would be in a better position to guide you if you answer following questions please:

1. How many loose motions are you passing/day?
2. what is the consistency of the stool? If it rice water, soft, semi-solid?
3. Is there any blood or mucus in stool?
4. any history of vomiting?
5. Do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
6. Are you on any kind of medication?

I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

I have 3-4 movements daily that are loose and not formed. from what I have learned this is a side effect of Benicar which I previously took for Hpb. I changed mt diet, lost weight and blood pressure is good with no meds. stools are not watery however but they are like soft Cow pies. No vomiting and I am not on an medications. No blood or mucus in the stools. Just loose stools

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Following general care will help to reduce the frequency

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. Yes it could be because of benicar. After the drug is stopped, it take 2-3 days of improvement. Meanwhile i would suggest you following things to improve the condition:

> Take adequate oral fluids specially water.
> Loperamide twice a day.(its a prescription medication so you'll be needing to contact your local doctor for it.
> Take Zinc supplement once a day for 10 days
> Take ecobion probiotic sachets once a day

> Following diet will help to reduce the frequency:
- Banana
- Rice
- Toast
- Yogurt

AVOID:
- Dried beans, corn, vegetables.
- Caffeine-containing beverages such as coffee and tea can have a laxative effect
- Alcoholic beverages
- Fatty meats such as bacon, lunch meats, and heavily-marbled meats
- Fried foods, pastries, and chips are high in fat which can worsen diarrhea

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj