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