The risks of serious complications associated with Benicar are no secret within the medical community. For example, while there are several other ARBs available on the market, only Benicar has been shown to lead to an intestinal disorder called sprue like enteropathy. Sprue like enteropathy is a condition that is commonly misdiagnosed as the autoimmune disorder celiac disease, which causes the body to have trouble digesting certain proteins known as glutens. As a result, patients suffering negative effects from Benicar may be misdiagnosed as gluten intolerant and continue taking the harmful medication, thus prolonging their suffering and causing additional harm.