User Reviews for Amlodipine/Benazepril (Lotrel)

since taking noticed extreme fatigue ... can't sleep ... have trouble thinking straight.. can not tolerate heat .i have spapps on really bad pain in legs arms hands .... a lot of congestion .

71 year old male with elevated BP only in Dr. office. Took 2.5 mg once a day. sure thats easy to take, BUT I became extremely dizzy and suffered 3 violent falls in 5 days, having never fallen before. Taking this horrible med, I was headed for severe injury.

Bad experience on 10mg. Hope I haven't had a heart attack from this medication. On 5mg currently. Have a new doctor appointment. Last Dr., not good for me.

Here's the truth - I don't have a blood pressure machine. When I use the one at the grocery store, sometimes it's high, sometimes it's normal. So, I read about this Amlodapine-Benazapril and read here that when you start taking this, after a couple of weeks, it's risky to stop taking it. I'm not a doctor, but High Blood Pressure is not a concern for me. "Oh, you could die!" Um...no, I'm healthy. Even more, I'm fit. I just rowed 2k in 7:05, at the age of 55. I'm not at all worried about my heart or my lungs. Could something bad happen? Sure. But I'm sure not going to be a slave to a damn pill that seems to have no impact on anything so far. The idea of taking a pill for a month to see if it does something, and then having to consult with a doctor that loves to peddle pills to get off the stuff.. that makes no sense to me. As far as I can tell, this pill does nothing for me. And from what I read of the potential side-effects, I don't think it's worth the risk. Read More Read Less

I have had high blood pressure since I was a teenager but wasn't put on medication until my late 20s. This is about the 4th blood pressure medication I have been on. I was getting spikes in my blood pressure and having dizzy spells but I also have anxiety so it's expected but my doctor put me on this medication to start taking at bedtime since it seemed my blood pressure was highest in the morning. I felt like this medication was doing all right other than when I had episodes of anxiety. Last year I started to notice I was having heat intolerance and having a hard time being outside and enjoying the nice days due to not being able to sweat, even though I was well hydrated. I did some research and came across a condition called Anhidrosis and when I searched for medications that could cause it this medication was one of them. I haven't read so far where anyone else has experienced the symptom but I do plan on talking to my doctor about a possible med change to see if it will help.Read More Read Less

I have been taking Amlodipine-Benazepril 10-20 mg for about 4 months. It has worked well for controlling my blood pressure. I am having one nuance side effect. My Bowel movement have changed from well formed to mushy and sticky. I have also experience a great uptick in gas. BM's which were usually once or twice a day have changed to 3-4 times a day.

Made me start urinating every 10 mins 24/7. Made me very tired. Made me feel like I had the flu. Not good for me at all.

I take 5mg. once a day for high BP with other BP pills it has cause swelling in ankles, feet,hands and upper body,also weight gain!

Knee pain, leg pain, breathless, tired all the time. Quit taking and feel great. All pain is gone and no longer out of breath climbing stairs. It was poison!

I NORMALLY TAKE AVAPRO FOR MY HBP BUT SUDDENLY I WAS GETTING HIGH READINGS AND HAVING STRONG DIZZINESS SO THE DR GAVE ME THIS NEW MED TO TAKE AT BEDTIME. SHE SAID IT WOULD HELP ME SLEEP AND LOWER BP IT DID NOT I Wwas AWAKE ALL NIGHT AND READING THIS AM WAS ONLY A LITTLE LOWER. I WILL CALL PA NOwW WILL NOT USE AGASIN I NEED MY SLEEP

My high blood pressure has dropped significantly although I do feel tired a lot since being on this medication and after about 2-3 months my erections have really suffered. I've lost about 2 inches on my boner and I am no longer stiff as a board. It also takes a lot more for me to get an erection when normally I look at my wife and I'm standing at attention. This is very disappointing to me as I am still very sexually active. My wife says she doesn't notice a difference but I sure do.

Blood Pressure was not responding to my old medications and we switched to this combo. Blood pressure was down from 160 to 115-120 in a matter to days. Blood pressure is right where we wanted it to be for my age. Very pleased with the results.

Have been on meds for hypertension for over 40 years. have taken many kinds. Was on amlodipine alone and no longer worked; went to higher dose but had lots of swelling on my feet. Switched to this and blood pressure dropped, no more swelling. No diuretic needed any more. Awesome!

Been on drug since 1992 (25 Yrs.). Very satisfied. Works perfectly for me.

Blood pressure went down literally overnight from 170 to 120

Worked well on the blood pressure, but have painful swelling in ankles and feet.

Was prescribed for extreme high BP, after a week on it, my BP has lowered dramatically , however i have tge dry cough that is making it nearly impossible to sleep at night, no dizziness or swelling.

feel a little light headed after taking it but i lay down it goes away make sure you eat with it it helps