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Amlodipine / benazepril for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 2)

Brand names: Lotrel, Amlobenz

Amlodipine / benazepril has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 42 reviews for the treatment of High Blood Pressure. 43% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 31% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Amlodipine / benazepril

  • Anonymous
  • March 27, 2011

"I have been taking 5/20MG 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."

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  • Exhau...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • May 21, 2021

"I’ve take this drug for 13 years. I’ve recently started with swelling on my ankles. The tingling and crawling nerve feeling on 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 gain 45 pounds and I can loose 10 pounds but they come back on right away. The doctors have done blood panels and 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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  • Gmmk
  • August 2, 2011

Lotrel (amlodipine / benazepril) "Developed severe nocturnal leg cramps. Occured nightly between 5am and 7am. After 3 months I discontinued and went back to Diltiazem. Cramps stopped next day."

3 / 10
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  • dgames
  • July 7, 2014

Lotrel (amlodipine / benazepril) "I'm a 58 year old male having been on Lotrel 10-20mg 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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  • Susievh
  • August 24, 2016

Lotrel (amlodipine / benazepril) "Tired/sexual dysfunction i.e. Very hard to achieve orgasm."

8 / 10
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  • meana...
  • January 30, 2010

Lotrel (amlodipine / benazepril) "I was on Lotrel for approximately 3/4 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
  • November 21, 2008

Lotrel (amlodipine / benazepril) "The side effects I have are body aches, weight gain and lightheadedness."

5 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • January 11, 2011

Lotrel (amlodipine / benazepril) "Been taking for 5/40 10 years. no problems at all and keeps the pressure down."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • October 2, 2009

Lotrel (amlodipine / benazepril) "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."

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  • Anonymous
  • February 25, 2009

Lotrel (amlodipine / benazepril) "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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  • Daddy...
  • February 26, 2008

Lotrel (amlodipine / benazepril) "I been taking Lotrel over a year now. I am not showing any side effects at all. I am 45 now and have four kids under four. That right FOUR. Lotrel has helped my HBP."

10 / 10
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  • shar
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • October 8, 2019

"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 awhile...dr switching meds."

8 / 10
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  • crabb...
  • July 22, 2008

Lotrel (amlodipine / benazepril) "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

Lotrel (amlodipine / benazepril) "This drug is very effective but also very expensive."

6 / 10
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  • Irenice
  • March 31, 2013

"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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  • ESCHUR
  • August 15, 2014

"Been taking 5/40 for 3 yrs, with great results till the brand changed. My blood pressure has been dropping too much now, and I have been experiencing dizzy spells and light headedness."

8 / 10
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  • tired...
  • February 10, 2009

"Amlodipine made me unable to concentrate, feel faint, depressed, ache all the time, no energy, constipated, and cannot function normally."

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

"Great med! Brought my pressure down from 155/92 to 125/81. After first dose. No side effects what so ever. Learning what feeling good and relaxed is again. Highly recommend."

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  • ILove...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • September 28, 2017

Lotrel (amlodipine / benazepril) "Lower blood pressure and improved cardiovascular health with no side effects at all."

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

"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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  • reddawk
  • April 30, 2009

Lotrel (amlodipine / benazepril) "I am a 45 year old male - been on Lotrel for 3 years with no problems."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • September 6, 2008

Lotrel (amlodipine / benazepril) "so far so good. I have had sleep problems with all the Blood pressure meds given to me."

7 / 10
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  • rushk...
  • April 25, 2009

Lotrel (amlodipine / benazepril) "Great for lowering blood pressure. I have been on it for 6 years."

5 / 10
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  • Profs
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 3, 2020

Lotrel (amlodipine / benazepril) "I have just taken two doses and can't sleep. Can't get and keep erection.. I don't like it at all."

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  • Brownga
  • July 16, 2009

"This medicine works really well. I have used the same dose for several years now."

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