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What are the side effects of taking benazepril HCTZ?
Side Effects
- You may experience dizziness, light-headedness, drowsiness, headache, fatigue, blurred vision, dry cough, or vomiting as your body adjusts to the medication.
- This product may cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.
What is benazepril HCTZ used for?
Benazepril and hydrochlorothiazide combination is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries.
What are the side effects of benazepril 20 mg?
What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Benazepril?
- Cough.
- Headache.
- Dizziness.
- Fatigue.
- Dizziness upon standing.
- Serum creatinine increased.
- Drowsiness.
- Nausea.
Does benazepril make you tired?
Benazepril oral tablet may cause drowsiness. It can also cause other side effects.
What is benazepril 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.
How does benazepril work to lower blood pressure?
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.
How long do the effects of benazepril and hydrochlorothiazide last?
In clinical trials of benazepril/hydrochlorothiazide using benazepril doses of 5/20 mg and hydrochlorothiazide doses of 6.25/25 mg, the antihypertensive effects were sustained for at least 24 hours, and they increased with increasing dose of either component.
Can I take benazepril/hydrochlorothiazide with colestipol?
If you are also taking cholestyramine or colestipol, take benazepril / hydrochlorothiazide at least 4 hours before or at least 4 to 6 hours after either of those drugs. You may experience dizziness, light-headedness, drowsiness, headache, fatigue, blurred vision, dry cough, or vomiting as your body adjusts to the medication.