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: 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.
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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