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Know the Benefits of Heart Drug, Benazepril

High blood pressure or hypertension increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Benazepril (Lotensin) is here to help.
What is Benazepril (Lotensin), and what does it do?

Benazepril (Lotensin) is an Angiotensin-converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor that is used to treat high blood pressure in adults and older children. It is possible that lowering blood pressure will reduce your risk of having a stroke or heart attack. Benazepril (Lotensin) works by reducing specific molecules that tighten the blood arteries, allowing the blood to flow more freely.

What dosages of Benazepril (Lotensin) are available?

Benazepril (Lotensin) is available in the following dosages:

  • 5 mg
  • 10 mg
  • 20 mg
  • 40 mg

For patients who are not taking a diuretic, a starting dose of 10 mg once a day is recommended. The usual maintenance dosage range is 20 to 40 mg per day, given in two equal doses or as a single dose. 

What side effects are common with taking Benazepril (Lotensin)?

Common side effects of Benazepril (Lotensin) are:

  • Cough
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness

More serious effects are:

  • Angioedema (inflammation of the tissues around the joints) of the hands and feet
  • Hoarse Voice
  • Difficult to breathe or swallow
  • Lightheadedness
  • Fainting
  • Rash
  • Skin or eye discoloration
  • Fever, chills, or other infections

If you experience any of these effects, contact your doctor immediately.

Does Benazepril (Lotensin) interact with other medications?

Interactions between medications can alter their effects or increase your vulnerability to harmful side effects. Benzaepril (Lotensin) does react with other medications including:

Who should NOT take Benazepril (Lotensin)?

Although Benazepril (Lotensin) is good for lowering blood pressure, it is not advisable to take it if you are:

  • Hypersensitive to Benazepril (Lotensin) or any other ACE inhibitors
  • A person with a history of angioedema, especially if it is caused by ACE inhibitors
  • Pregnant or likely to become pregnant

What drugs are similar to Benazepril (Lotensin)?

Other Angiotensin-converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors include:

Does Benazepril (Lotensin) have a generic form?

Benazepril is the generic form of Lotensin.

What is the price of Benazepril (Lotensin) without insurance?

Depending on the pharmacy, a 30-tablet supply of Benazepril (Lotensin) oral tablet 10 mg costs around $19 on average.

Look up Benazepril (Lotensin) on NSUR’s NSURx price look-up tool to find the pharmacy nearest to you with the lowest price.

How can I save money on Benazepril (Lotensin)?

Heart medications can cost anywhere from $29.95 to $500 or more in out-of-pocket expenses.

To help you save money on heart medication, NSUR is offering NSURx, a prescription discount card.

Using NSURx at more than 35,000 pharmacies that accept our service, including well-known US pharmacies like Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart, can significantly reduce the cost of prescriptions.

In fact, it is possible to save up to 80% on your prescription medication costs by using NSURx

When you fill a prescription using NSURx, you will be rewarded with NSUR Coin. These tokens can be used to purchase goods and services in NSUR’s shopping network,

Rheanne Blest Razo

Rheanne Blest Razo

Rheanne Blest is an experienced content writer, virtual assistant and a fellow crypto enthusiast. In the past, she has managed relationships with enterprise clients like BMW, digital projects for start-up companies like NSUR Coin, and the day-to-day operations of an automotive custom house and lighting company.
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