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Amlodipine / benazepril User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

Brand names: Lotrel, Amlobenz

Amlodipine / benazepril has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 55 reviews on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 27% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Amlodipine / benazepril

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  • Anonymous
  • March 27, 2011

For High Blood Pressure "I have been taking 5/20 MG generic made by Teva for several years without any problems. Last week, I got a new refill, and Medco changed the generic provided to Par, and this version of the product does not seem to reduce my high blood pressure."

5 / 10
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  • Exh...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • May 21, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I’ve taken this drug for 13 years. I’ve recently started with swelling in my ankles. The tingling and crawling nerve feeling in my head is awful. I have had a cough for a few years, and they have given me several different reasons for the cough. My knees have been hurting and hurt more after my ankles swell. I have gained 45 pounds, and I can lose 10 pounds, but they come back on right away. The doctors have done blood panels and found no reason for the weight gain. They say I need to lose the weight, so I had them take me off the medicine and put me on two separate pills instead of doing a split pill of 10/20 or 10/40."

6 / 10
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  • Gmm...
  • August 2, 2011

Amlodipine / benazepril for High Blood Pressure "Developed severe nocturnal leg cramps. Occurred nightly between 5 am and 7 am. After 3 months, I discontinued and went back to Diltiazem. Cramps stopped next day."

3 / 10
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  • dga...
  • July 7, 2014

Amlodipine / benazepril for High Blood Pressure "I'm a 58-year-old male, having been on Lotrel 10-20 mg for several years now. I have not had any side effects with this medication and have seen it is controlling my high blood pressure."

9 / 10
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  • Sus...
  • August 24, 2016

Amlodipine / benazepril for High Blood Pressure "Tired/sexual dysfunction, i.e., very hard to achieve orgasm."

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • November 21, 2008

Amlodipine / benazepril for High Blood Pressure "The side effects I have are body aches, weight gain, and lightheadedness."

5 / 10
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  • mea...
  • January 30, 2010

Amlodipine / benazepril for High Blood Pressure "I was on Lotrel for approximately 3 to 4 months. Had severe swelling and pain in legs and feet. Did not do much in making my blood pressure any lower. No longer on this medicine."

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  • Anonymous
  • October 2, 2009

Amlodipine / benazepril for High Blood Pressure "While I have not had any major side effects, just occasional coughing bouts, I have had a tough time losing weight... but have not gained."

7 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • February 25, 2009

Amlodipine / benazepril for High Blood Pressure "Great at lowering blood pressure (250 to 174 using 10 mg). But body aches, dull headache often noted. My doctor wanted me on 20 mg, but that was too uncomfortable."

6 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • January 11, 2011

Amlodipine / benazepril for High Blood Pressure "Been taking for 5/40 10 years. No problems at all and keeps the pressure down."

9 / 10
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  • cra...
  • July 22, 2008

Amlodipine / benazepril for High Blood Pressure "Lotrel has worked for me with a low dosage. The higher dosage caused side effects. Tried five different blood pressure medicines before, and they all had side effects such as swelling or leg cramps."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • September 12, 2009

Amlodipine / benazepril for High Blood Pressure "This drug is very effective, but also very expensive."

6 / 10
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  • Dad...
  • February 26, 2008

Amlodipine / benazepril for High Blood Pressure "I have been taking Lotrel for over a year now. I am not showing any side effects at all. I am 45 now and have four kids under four. That's right, FOUR. Lotrel has helped my HBP."

10 / 10
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  • tir...
  • February 10, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "Amlodipine made me unable to concentrate, feel faint, depressed, ache all the time, have no energy, be constipated, and cannot function normally."

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  • sha...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • October 8, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Have taken this combo med, amlodipine with benazepril, for approximately 20 years with no issues. Works great for BP. However, now I have had a cough for quite a while...dr switching meds."

8 / 10
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  • Ire...
  • March 31, 2013

For High Blood Pressure "I have taken Lotrel for a few weeks... endless palpitations, chest tightness, and anxiety. Will get off this medicine."

2 / 10
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  • ESC...
  • August 15, 2014

For High Blood Pressure "Been taking 5/40 for 3 years, with great results till the brand changed. My blood pressure has been dropping too much now, and I have been experiencing dizzy spells and lightheadedness."

8 / 10
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  • red...
  • April 30, 2009

Amlodipine / benazepril for High Blood Pressure "I am a 45-year-old male - been on Lotrel for 3 years with no problems."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 25, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "Great med! Brought my pressure down from 155/92 to 125/81 after first dose. No side effects whatsoever. Learning what feeling good and relaxed is again. Highly recommend."

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  • Anonymous
  • September 6, 2008

Amlodipine / benazepril for High Blood Pressure "So far, so good. I have had sleep problems with all the blood pressure meds given to me."

7 / 10
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  • CMD...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 12, 2024

For High Blood Pressure "Worked great, BP came down, and I was happy. But then, after a month, my feet, calves, and hands started swelling up!! I stopped."

5 / 10
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  • ILo...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • September 28, 2017

Amlodipine / benazepril for High Blood Pressure "Lower blood pressure and improved cardiovascular health with no side effects at all."

10 / 10
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  • rus...
  • April 25, 2009

Amlodipine / benazepril for High Blood Pressure "Great for lowering blood pressure. I have been on it for 6 years."

5 / 10
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  • unc...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • May 12, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "Used Lotrel for 10 years. Lowered blood pressure from 160 to 125. No side effects. Just switched to the generic form."

9 / 10
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  • Pro...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 3, 2020

Amlodipine / benazepril for High Blood Pressure "I have just taken two doses and can't sleep. Can't get and keep an erection. I don't like it at all."

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