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Lotrel

Lotrel



USES: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).


 
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Avg Consumer Rating 2.6 out of 5
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Lotrel

Uses
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Notes
  • Lab tests may be done periodically while taking this medication to check its effectiveness and to prevent side effects.
  • Learn how to monitor your pulse and blood pressure.

Storage
  • Store this medication at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
  • Do not store in the bathroom.
  • Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.


Photos

Lotrel (amlodipine/benazepril) 5
Lotrel (amlodipine/benazepril) 5
LOTREL 5/10MG CAPSULES
LOTREL 5/10MG CAPSULES
LOTREL 10/40 MG CAPSULE (NOVARTIS)
LOTREL 10/40 MG CAPSULE (NOVARTIS)

How To Use
  • Take this medication by mouth as prescribed, usually once a day.
  • Do not skip doses, increase your dose or stop taking this without your doctor's approval.
  • It is important to continue taking medication for high blood pressure even if you do not feel ill.
  • Most people with high blood pressure do not have any symptoms.

Side Effects
  • Headache, dizziness, lightheadedness and fatigue may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
  • Cough, loss of appetite, change in taste, dry mouth, increased sweating or nasal congestion can also occur.
  • If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
  • Notify your doctor if you develop chest pain (angina), a rapid or pounding heartbeat, sore throat, fever, difficulty swallowing, vision changes or muscle aches.
  • In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Tell your doctor if you have any pre-existing kidney disease, heart disease, liver disease, diabetes, blood disorders or if you have any allergies.
  • Limit intake of alcohol which enhances dizziness.
  • Because this medication may make you dizzy or lightheaded, use caution operating machinery or engaging in activities requiring alertness.
  • Rise slowly from a lying or seated position to minimize dizziness.
  • This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
  • Consult your doctor before using this drug.
  • It is not known if this medication appears in breast milk.
  • Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • Try to take each dose at the scheduled time.
  • If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including any heart medications, potassium supplements, salt substitutes or any product for cough, cold or allergies.
  • Avoid grapefruit juice while using this medication, unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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User Medicine Opinions for Lotrel  
Overall: 1 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 5 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: M
Age: 60
Location: Pa
Time Taken: 2 yrs years
Reason: High blood pressure Date: 18 October 2007
Side Effects
Very nervous with tremor. Anyone else having these problems

Additional Thoughts
Helped Blood pressure but will talk to doctor to change medication

Overall: 3 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 5 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 47
Time Taken: 2 years
Reason: clogged artery and high bp Date: 27 June 2007
Side Effects
Coughing, bronchitis, takes 30 minutes to wake and rise, muscle cramps

Additional Thoughts
I am now going to the chiropractor a lot and am wondering if Lotrel may be why. I get sore muscles when I walk very much and get dizzy more than ever. I've cut salt and have a cigarette quit date of next Friday. I was taking 1 Wellbutrin a day for a couple of yrs and now I take 2. Could Lotrel really go against my other meds?

Overall: 2 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 5 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: M
Age: 0
Time Taken: 3 years
Reason: hbp Date: 29 June 2007
Side Effects
Lotrel 5/10mg,..worst headache I ever had at the start of meds, joint pain, nagging little coughs, weight gain, erection problems, right leg cramps,insomnia,anxiety

Additional Thoughts
it did lower my blood pressure but the side effects outweigh the benefits, HBP is the silent killer, I felt like hell every day and wish I was dead..I hate this medicine..

Overall: 1 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 5 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 49
Time Taken: 6 days
Reason: high blood pressure bottom number Date: 30 June 2007
Side Effects
Rash on stomach, swoolen eyes, stopped up right ear, swoolen knees, soar feeling from throat to stomach, did not lower blood pressure bottom number, lethargy and depression. BUT WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FRoM A combination of brazilian snake venum and wasp venum. I think that was what I found when looking it up. I am shocked that I was not told this in advance. All the side effects I am reading about are similar to those of snake bite or wasp, etc. So much for modern medicine. I am very dissapointed. Maybe just doing natural things is just as effective as venum from creatures.

Additional Thoughts
I would never take this medicine again.

Overall: 5 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: M
Age: 43
Time Taken: 2 years
Reason: Essential hypertension Date: 30 June 2007
Side Effects
Initially, minor dizziness when taken on empty stomach (Lotrel 10/20). When taken with food, dizziness diminished. After a couple of weeks, dizziness disappeared. No side effects since then. Hypertension is under control with most BP readings being low 120's to low 130's over low 70's to mid 80's), but attempts at reducing dose diminished control (despite losing weight, joining a gym and regular aerobic/weight lifting exercise). Had to resume the higher dose.

Additional Thoughts
Previous medications (beta blockers and diuretics) either alone or in combination did not mitigate hypertension (frequently BP readings were mid 140's over 100 to 110). Side effects with other medications were present (uneasiness, nervousness) of which most alarming was a heart rate which dropped into the high 40's, never seemed to exceed 60 bpm.

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