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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 and BENICAR HCT are prescription medicines used to lower high blood pressure (hypertension). They may be used alone or with other medicines used to treat high blood pressure. BENICAR HCT is not for use as the first medicine to treat high blood pressure. Important Safety Information for BENICARÂ® and BENICAR HCTÂ®. WARNING: DO NOT TAKE BENICAR or BENICAR HCT DURING PREGNANCY. 1  BENICAR and BENICAR HCT can cause harm or death to an unborn baby.