Lotensin hct (benazepril hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide) Side Effects, Uses Dosages
Side Effects for Lotensin hct (benazepril hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide)
No real side effects, was taking Diovan and it was horrible, changed to Benazepril and have had no side effects.
Hair loss, constipation, urinary tract infection, hoarseness, cough
No complaints. Love this drug because so far there are no side effects. It controls my BP really well.
On too high of a dose it caused very bad cramps in the feet and hands.
Works well when cutting dosage in half. No side effects.
Dizziness upon standing; heart palpations; dry eyes
Definitely lowered blood pressure from 160s/100s to 128/80 avg.
head aches sinus blockage ringing in ear elevated blood sugars poor erections
LOTENSIN HCT (BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE; HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE): This medication is a combination of two drugs, an ACE inhibitor (benazepril) and a "water pill"/diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide). It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Benazepril works by relaxing blood vessels, causing them to widen. The hydrochlorothiazide diuretic increases the amount of urine you make, therefore decreasing excess water and salt in your body. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA) Download our Free Resource Guide:
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