More Detail About Benazepril-Amlodipine Interactions
Diuretics
When taking
benazepril-amlodipine with a diuretic, your
blood pressure may decrease too much. This is more likely to occur when
benazepril-
amlodipine is first started. In order to decrease the chances of this interaction, your healthcare provider may change the dose of the diuretic, start you on a lower dose of benazepril-amlodipine, and/or monitor you more closely.
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
If you have kidney disease or kidney failure, taking both
NSAIDs and benazepril-amlodipine may add to the damage that your kidneys are already experiencing. Also, NSAIDs may decrease the effects of benazepril-amlodipine on lowering your blood pressure. For your particular situation, talk to your healthcare provider about using NSAIDs and benazepril-amlodipine together.
Potassium Supplements or Salt Substitutes With Potassium
If you are taking benazepril-amlodipine along with a potassium supplement or a salt substitute with potassium, the levels of potassium in your blood may become too high. This can cause serious problems. For your particular situation, talk to your healthcare provider about using potassium supplements or salt substitutes and benazepril-amlodipine together.
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
If you are taking both benazepril-amlodipine and a potassium-sparing diuretic, the levels of potassium in your blood may become too high. To decrease the chances of this interaction, your healthcare provider may choose to monitor your progress closely.
Lithium (Eskalith, Lithane, Lithonate, Lithotabs)
If you are taking both benazepril-amlodipine and
lithium, your body may metabolize the drugs differently than intended and increase the levels of lithium in the blood. Your healthcare provider may choose to monitor your serum lithium levels more frequently.
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