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Drug induced LUPUS. I have been taking Benicar HCT (diaretic) for hypertension for a full year now. I keep reading on the internet that Hydrochlorothiazide can cause drug induced Lupus. I have many of the Lupus symptoms now. I can't see my Rheumy until the 4th of November so until then I keep looking for answers to my pains.
Benicar Maker Settles False Claims Act Violations. Newark, NJThe company that makes Benicar has agreed to pay $39 million to settle claims the company paid illegal kickbacks to doctors for prescribing its drugs. Among the drugs involved in the alleged kickback scheme are medications that contain olmesartan, including Benicar, Azor and Tribenzor.