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9 People found this comment helpful

It works like a charm as long as I remember to take it every day

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2 People found this comment helpful

I was prescribed Benazapril and the side effects were horrible. One minute I was dizzy, then I felt like fainting, couldn't drive, hardly could walk. Then I got all kinds of body rashes all over and was so tired I could sleep forever. Will never take this medication again.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/23/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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Lotensin HCT 20/12.5 my to replace Vasotec 20 mg MSD and Hydrochlorot 12.5 mg. My blood sugar rose from 98 to 119 with Lotensin, so doctor put me Glucophage to lower it. I wasn't having any issues with the previous medications, but the doctor said insurance requested the change to save money.

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DONNIE | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/20/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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after 4 years of use I developed serious side effects skin rash ,heavy sweating, severe heat intollerance, vision changes, difficult swallowing, light headed, very fatigued, took about 8 weeks to get better, but still having mild skin issues.

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TS | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
8/19/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on this medication for years. I've had no side effects from the Brand medication--absolutely nothing at all. I did have a problem with swelling in my feet when I switched to a certain generic manufacturer, however. I do believe that I got a bad lot number because my side effects cleared right up when I switched to a different Rx manufacturer. Scary, scary stuff! And this review is coming from a 30 year registered medical technologist familiar with quality control.

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[email protected] | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/23/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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I am taking Benazepril/HCTZ 20/12.5 mg Tablets. (Generic for Lotensin Hct) I also have the tickle in throat and have a need to cough on and off. My joints have started aching after a year and I also felt some numbness in 1 of my big toes comes and goes. The need to urniate often is annoying. I live in a high altitude area which I have to drink more water. My vision seems to be changing and may be a side effect from drug. I need to check it out with doctor.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/3/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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I was prescribed Benazapril and the side effects were horrible. One minute I was dizzy, then I felt like fainting, couldn't drive, hardly could walk. Then I got all kinds of body rashes all over and was so tired I could sleep forever. Will never take this medication again.

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lacfirst | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
3/9/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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Have been on generic for almost 7 years, after trying two others that were awful. This one has some side effects but nothing I cannot live with. The throat tickling in the am when taking I guess I have gotten used to, a few other minor things but nothing to stop using it. I did have to increase from 20 mgs once a day to twice a day less than two years ago. Dr thinks it might be because of alot of pre-menapausal issues I have though. Very inexpensive as generic too.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/9/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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I have been expercing hair loss, joint pain in both arms, and sinus problems since i started 6 months ago. Anyone with these problems?

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Anonymous |
5/11/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/19/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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very effective for lowering my bp, but too many side effects. constant tickle in throat and cough since beginning medicine. also had severe muscle cramps and post nasal drip. stopped medicine after 6 weeks.

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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/10/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I have experienced several episodes of extreme swelling of the lips; my sinus doctor/surgeon, of Beckley, WV suggests that it could be the Lotensin I take for BP; am dealing with such today, keeping area moist with Aquaphor* lip repair and will take some benadryl recommended by local doctor. Any similar reports?

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
7/16/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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I am on the Benezepril/HCTZ 10/12.5 My blood pressure is running good. My only complaint after taking this a number of years is that on certain days I am feeling like I have to urinate 10 mins. after I have already gone. Some days are worse than others. I am almost afraid to take one when having to take any type of road trip. It gets uncomfortable when you feel like you have to go all of the time. It's almost like having a bladder infection.

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lotensin hct | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/4/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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heart pounding, finger tips numb.don't feel good

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sam | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/12/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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I have been having a tickly throat ever since I started this drug about 6 mos. ago. Anyone else experience this?

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/9/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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[email protected] | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
3/24/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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This is the only bp medication I have ever been on and it is working well for me.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/22/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/2/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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Every bone in my body aches since I started taking this medicine--especially my BIG toe.

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[email protected] | 55-64 | Male | Patient
11/20/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/29/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/2/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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blood pressure remaining in 130/90 range where Norvasc kept it lower ..Extreme dizziness

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