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Benazepril Hydrochloride

Benazepril Hydrochloride

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6.9  Effectiveness
3.6  Side Effects
6.7  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 3 Benazepril Hydrochloride side effects and 2 Benazepril Hydrochloride benefits.

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The generic and brand names of this medication is Lotensin.

The active ingredient of this medication is benazepril hydrochloride.

This medication is used in the treatment of high blood pressure in adults and children 7 to 17 years old. It is effective when used alone or in combination with thiazide diuretics.
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Atenolol 7.54 6.65 3.7 54 Get Info
Benazepril Hydrochloride 7.2 6.55 1.95 10 Get Info
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Effectiveness of Benazepril Hydrochloride by Condition
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Benazepril Hydrochloride, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 12.5% 87.5% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 6.2% 31.2% 31.2% 31.2%
Breathing 0% 6.2% 93.8% 0% 0%
Confidence 0% 12.5% 87.5% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 93.8% 6.2% 0%
Digestion 0% 6.2% 93.8% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 12.5% 87.5% 0% 0%
Energy 0% 0% 93.8% 6.2% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 6.2% 93.8% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 12.5% 87.5% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Patience 0% 12.5% 87.5% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 6.2% 93.8% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 6.2% 75% 18.8% 0%
Stress Level 0% 6.2% 87.5% 6.2% 0%
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Commonly Reported Benazepril Hydrochloride Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Asthma 92.9% 7.1% 0% 0% 0%
Cold Hands and/or Feet 92.9% 0% 7.1% 0% 0%
Constipation 92.3% 7.7% 0% 0% 0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Depression 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 68.8% 25% 6.2% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 80% 13.3% 6.7% 0% 0%
Fatigue 68.8% 25% 6.2% 0% 0%
Headache 87.5% 6.2% 6.2% 0% 0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 92.9% 7.1% 0% 0% 0%
Nausea 93.8% 0% 0% 6.2% 0%
Slow Heartbeat 92.9% 7.1% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Benazepril Hydrochloride Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams 92.9% 7.1% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 92.9% 7.1% 0% 0% 0%
Cough 85.7% 7.1% 7.1% 0% 0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure 64.3% 14.3% 21.4% 0% 0%
Elevated Blood Sugar 92.9% 7.1% 0% 0% 0%
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User Comments about Benazepril Hydrochloride
13 Aug 2010 Benazepril has lowered my blood pressure for over 2 years.
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11 Aug 2010 works great!
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28 Jul 2010 NO PROBLEMS!
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09 Jul 2010 Primary side effect is cough!
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05 May 2010 Other than the occasional case of nausea it was okay
   —Posted by Virgina Shelton
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