Drug Interactions With Benazepril-Amlodipine

Taking benazepril-amlodipine with other medications, such as diuretics, potassium supplements, or lithium, can change the way your body metabolizes these drugs. As a result, these drug interactions can lead to problems, such as causing your blood pressure to become too low or raising the potassium levels in your blood too much. It is important to talk to your healthcare provider about the potential drug interactions with benazepril-amlodipine that may apply to you.

An Overview of Drug Interactions With Benazepril-Amlodipine

 Benazepril hydrochloride and amlodipine besylate (Lotrel®) can potentially interact with a number of other medicines. Some of these benazepril-amlodipine interactions can include:
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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