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Is Benicar A Blood Thinner?

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Posted on Mon, 12 May 2014
Question: I take Benicar, and I would like to know if it is a blood thinner? I am wanting to get a tattoo, and one of the things they told me was if you are taking a blood thinner, I would have problems.
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Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer: NO Detailed Answer: Dear friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic Benicar is NOT a blood thinner It is Olmesartan – belongs to a class called ARB (Angiotensin Receptor Blocker) (Aspirin, Clopidogrel, Acitrom are common blood thinners) Take care Wishing all well God bless
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Is Benicar A Blood Thinner?

Brief Answer: NO Detailed Answer: Dear friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic Benicar is NOT a blood thinner It is Olmesartan – belongs to a class called ARB (Angiotensin Receptor Blocker) (Aspirin, Clopidogrel, Acitrom are common blood thinners) Take care Wishing all well God bless