Lotrel Side Effects

Lotrel | amlodipine and benazepril side effects and adverse reactions include the following:

coughing
dizziness
headache
insomnia
skin flushing
diarrhea
constipation
lower libido
muscle pain and weakness
flu like symptoms
swelling
weight gain
pain in the chest
problems swallowing
changes in urination
gastrointestinal problems
jaundice
harm to unborn children

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Warnings & Recalls for Lotrel

An FDA safety information page last updated in January of 2011 listed the following warnings and precautions:

Lotrel should not be taken by people with a history of angioedema.
Black patients who take this medication as well as other ACE inhibitors hive a higher rate of angioedema.
Lotrel can cause fetal harm when taken by pregnant women. Speak to your doctor about the risk of fetal harm before you begin taking Lotrel.
Caution should be taken when giving this drug to older patients and those with hepatic impairment. Speak to your doctor about any previous or current liver problems that have had before beginning treatment with Lotrel.
Potassium supplements taken with Lotrel can increase the risk of hyperkalemia. If you are taking a potassium supplement or if you are considering taking a potassium supplement, talk to your doctor before taking Lotrel.

Lotrel Treatment and Use

Lotrel | amlodipine and benazepril is a drug produced by Novartis Pharmaceuticals that is used to combat hypertension. Generally Lotrel is prescribed when other antihypertensive medications have failed to produce the desired result (lowered blood pressure).

Lotrel for hypertension is a combination of the two drugs:

amlodipine: a calcium channel blocker. Amlodipine works by relaxing blood vessels to allow for easier blood flow.
benazepril: an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE). Benazepril also relaxes blood vessels, but with the added effect of keeping the patient’s body from retaining too much water.