Warnings and Precautions With Benazepril-Amlodipine

There are several warnings and precautions with benazepril-amlodipine, including drug interactions, allergic reactions, and an increased risk of infections. It is important to tell your healthcare provider if you have certain health conditions, such as heart or liver disease, diabetes, or any allergies. People who have had an allergic reaction to other ACE inhibitors should not take benazepril-amlodipine. Before taking benazepril-amlodipine, talk to your healthcare provider about any warnings and precautions that may apply to you.

Benazepril-Amlodipine (Lotrel)

Benazepril-Amlodipine: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking

benazepril hydrochloride and amlodipine besylate (Lotrel^®) if you have:

Heart disease, including congestive heart failure or aortic stenosis
Liver disease, including cirrhosis
Kidney disease or kidney failure
Diabetes
Scleroderma
Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus or SLE)
A personal or family history of angioedema, which is swelling under the skin
Any allergies, including allergies to Lotrel, Lotensin^®, Norvasc^®, benazepril, amlodipine, ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, foods, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:

Are pregnant or trying to become pregnant (see Lotrel and Pregnancy)
Are breastfeeding
Are on dialysis
Drink alcohol regularly
Will be undergoing surgery or anesthesia.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you are currently taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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