Part Two of Lotensin Information, Focusing on Side Effects, Discontinuation or Withdrawal Effects, and Additional Information

This second section of our medication database entry focuses on potential side effects, withdrawal or discontinuation effects, and additional information, while part one covers basic drug characteristics, uses and benefits.

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What are the possible side effects of this drug?

  • If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking benazepril and call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:
    • an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
    • chest pain;
    • an irregular heartbeat or changes in your heartbeat;
    • severe dizziness or fainting; or
    • signs of an infection including a sore throat or a fever.
  • If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continue taking benazepril and call your doctor:
    • headache;
    • mild dizziness or lightheadedness;
    • fatigue;
    • dry, tickling cough;
    • anxiety or depression;
    • numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, arms, or legs;
    • nausea or constipation;
    • taste disturbances; or
    • itching, rash, or increased sweating.

What other drugs will affect benazepril?

  • Before taking benazepril, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:
    • a potassium supplement such as K-Dur, Klor-Con, and others;
    • salt substitutes that contain potassium;
    • any of the diuretics (water pills) triamterene (Dyrenium, Maxzide, Dyazide), spironolactone (Aldactone), or amiloride (Midamor);
    • any other diuretic (water pill) such as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril, others), furosemide (Lasix), bumetanide (Bumex), indapamide (Lozol), and others; or
    • lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith, others).
  • You may not be able to take benazepril, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during your treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
  • Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with benazepril or affect your condition. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Where can I get more information?

  • Your pharmacist has additional information about benazepril written for health professionals that you may read.
  • Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others and use this medication only for the condition prescribed.

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Version: 3.03. Revision Date: 2/14/03.

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