Hydrochlorothiazide and olmesartan and Orilissa

• Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide / olmesartan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Benicar HCT

Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Olmesartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Olmesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.

Hydrochlorothiazide and olmesartan is a combination medicine is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.

Hydrochlorothiazide and olmesartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: elagolix
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Orilissa

Orilissa (elagolix) binds to the same receptors in the body as a certain hormone that stimulates the production of sex hormones.

Orilissa works by lowering blood levels of estradiol and progesterone (female sex hormones).

Orilissa is used to treat moderate to severe pain caused by endometriosis.