Show ratings & reviews for

3.6 Overall Rating

Effectiveness

Ease of Use

Satisfaction

Most voted positive review

8 People found this comment helpful

I have been taking this medicine for a few years for my blood pressure and it has been working up until just here recently. My doctor has moved me up to 20 mgs now I really think it will work well for me.

Most voted negative review

1 People found this comment helpful

20 mg not enough to lower my blood pressure to safe levels--40 mg too much way below safe levels

Shared reviews and ratings

JAB | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/10/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction

blood pressure used to be 190/90 in feb.2010. now 9/2010 blood pressure is 128/78. great stuff!

Report this postFill 3Created with Sketch.
Wadedd | 55-64 |
9/9/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction

rash around my neck. also have to take it twice each day.

Report this postFill 3Created with Sketch.
Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/27/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Report this postFill 3Created with Sketch.
DC | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/24/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction

I could not find a blood pressure medication that would control my pressure until this one and it is working except it has killed the sexual drive.

Report this postFill 3Created with Sketch.
Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
3/21/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction

male, 67yrs, taken for about 20yrs dry cough started at night but not after a few yrs now only daily , recently reduced labido may be naturally who knows?? otherwise all is good. taken with amlodipine. lotril 5/10

Report this postFill 3Created with Sketch.
benazepril hcl | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/1/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Report this postFill 3Created with Sketch.
sam | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/3/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction

I developed a persistent cough, had to change meds.

Report this postFill 3Created with Sketch.
TomCat | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
12/6/2009
Condition: Chronic Heart Failure
Overall rating 3.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction

58 YOWM: past 24mos: on 20mg Benazepril + 25mg HCTZ + 10 Amlodipine. Developed severe itch, bumps (dermatitis) on rt.lower leg between knee & ankle with & edema of leg and foot; severe muscle cramps. Stopped all meds for 60 days: Dermatitis & edema abated but pressure spiked back to 220/120. Incrementally Added meds, one at a time for 30days each. No problems with Amlodipine + Benazipril But pressure 160/95; added 25mg HCTZ & within 30 days severe dermatitis has returned

Report this postFill 3Created with Sketch.
JJP | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/4/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction

I have been using the drug for 4 yrs, 20mg of Benazepril, 25 mg of Hydrochlorothiazide, worked well until about a year ago, severe loss of libido, thought i was just getting older, (45 yrs old) they 2 months ago severe depression and lack of energy & interest. I reduced by half 3 days ago. Depression is lifting and feeling better. I want to get off med's entirely if possible.

Report this postFill 3Created with Sketch.
Anonymous |
11/1/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Report this postFill 3Created with Sketch.
Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/9/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Report this postFill 3Created with Sketch.
tom | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/24/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction

This drug pulled the fluid off me as it should, but with recent knee surgery it also removed all the fluid off my knee and caused the cartilege to be injured again.

Report this postFill 3Created with Sketch.
wrs | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/21/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction

I only experience a cough when I do not drink enough water.

Report this postFill 3Created with Sketch.
IC Benazepril HCI | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/11/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction

Cough

Report this postFill 3Created with Sketch.
CA | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/20/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction

My blood pressure lowered, but it causes me to cough too much. Now, I have problems sleeping because I wake up in the middle of the night from coughing.

Report this postFill 3Created with Sketch.
[email protected] | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
6/12/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction

I have been taking this drug since my heart attack in 2001 and since then have not had another.

Report this postFill 3Created with Sketch.
Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/1/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction

Has lowered my blood pressure, but have developed a cough, which is miserable, keeping me up at night.

Report this postFill 3Created with Sketch.
Pam | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/26/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction

after switching from amlodipine 5mg I've been coughing. I didn't cough on amlodipine but top blood pressure number was increasing for some reason.

Report this postFill 3Created with Sketch.
ladybundy | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/2/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction

my experience is that I have constant dry cough like allergy.

Report this postFill 3Created with Sketch.
GN | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/24/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction

This medication has lowered my high blood pressure but the side effects are very umcomfortable, I have a drippy nose and a constant tickle in my throat which causes me to cough constantly.

Report this postFill 3Created with Sketch.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT USER-GENERATED CONTENT ON WEBMD

The opinions expressed in WebMD User-generated content areas like communities, reviews, ratings, or blogs are solely those of the User, who may or may not have medical or scientific training. These opinions do not represent the opinions of WebMD. User-generated content areas are not reviewed by a WebMD physician or any member of the WebMD editorial staff for accuracy, balance, objectivity, or any other reason except for compliance with our Terms and Conditions.

Read More