Benidip Trio Tablet

Benidip Trio Tablet should be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. It contains a diuretic (water pill) and will make you urinate more so, it is best to avoid taking this medicine within four hours of going to bed. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms and if you stop taking it your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, taste change, upset stomach, diarrhea, headache, decreased blood pressure, weakness, numbness of extremities, and flushing of skin. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or won't go away. If you experience ankle or foot swelling, to reduce it raise your legs while you are sitting down.  Drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst. Dizziness may occur due to low blood pressure, hence rise slowly from sitting position or avoid driving.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure, kidney function, level of electrolytes, and blood sugar level checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

• Benidip Trio Tablet is prescribed to reduce high blood pressure and the risk of future heart attack and stroke.
• It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
• Your doctor may get regular test done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
• Since Benidip Trio Tablet increases urine output to reduce blood pressure, it is better to take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night frequently to urinate.
• It may cause a sudden drop in blood sodium levels. Avoid a low sodium diet while you are taking this medication.
• Monitor your blood pressure regularly after starting treatment with Benidip Trio Tablet, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.