Lotrel for High Blood Pressure User Reviews
Lotrel has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 25 reviews for the treatment of High Blood Pressure. 40% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 32% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Lotrel
- HFN...
- March 9, 2012
"I tried several other medicines, but Lotrel seems to be very effective in lowering my blood pressure. I have had no side effects. I am 49 years old and African American. On this medicine for 10 months now."
- Gyp...
- July 23, 2019
"I was on this medication for approximately two weeks, the time given for the medication to effectively take its full course. Well, for the first week, it did its job at lowering my BP, however, if there were side effects I got from it, then it would have been the moodiness. I was tired to the point of exhaustion, hungry all the time, and that horrible dry cough was so bad I thought I was going to cough a lung out, it sounded like I was a serious smoker. Exactly on the 14th day of taking it - July 3rd - my top lip began to swell. By the time I made it to the ER, my top lip had swelled 5x its natural size. Glad I got to the hospital before I went into anaphylaxis. Come to find out I am severely allergic to both amlodipine and benazepril. Terrifying experience."
- iti...
- March 7, 2008
"I have been taking Lotrel now for 9 years. I also take Synthroid with it. Granted, I have gained a lot of weight. Whereas before I weighed 140, I now weigh 205. If there is a way I can lose this weight, I will be happy to. I have problems with my left ankle, it is always swollen. Only when I can stay off of it does it go down."
- JOS...
- July 12, 2010
"I have been on Lotrel for three years. I never had knee problems but never connected the medicine with the symptoms until I started searching for side effects by others. I spoke with my doctor and he has recommended lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide. See if the problem with knees will improve. Because knee pain is terrible!"
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- March 9, 2009
"I have taken Lotrel for 9 years. It reduced my blood pressure moderately, but this month I went to the emergency room with severe swelling of my face, and my lips were huge. Was told to get off Lotrel since this ACE inhibitor can cause angioedema, which was the diagnosis. Have also had tingling of the lips and tongue for the last 4 years and now wonder if Lotrel contributed to that."
- CCa...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- February 22, 2019
"Weight gain... 30 lbs in a couple of months, along with being so lethargic I could not function. It has lowered my BP, but with this weight gain and lack of energy, it is affecting everything in my life. I am on a strict diet and exercise, and it is not moving."
- sam...
- January 7, 2008
"I have developed severe swelling in my fingers. It is constant, causing numbness in the fingertips and pain in the joints - mostly in the middle of the night. I love having my blood pressure lowered, though."
- Gyp...
- March 29, 2021
"My Mom weighed 163 when the new Dr.here put my Moma on Lotrel. Years later she passed and she weighed 204. I've been on it too for 10 plus years! I struggle with fatigue, nasal congestion and constantly have to clear my throat...AND I have a problem with my weight... Weight gain...is it from the Lotrel...."
- Min...
- December 22, 2007
"I have severe muscle spasms in the back of my legs. I have been on it for about 2 months. My knees are fine, I just turned 50. The drug is doing its job. Sometimes I get dizzy when I get up fast or have to bend over to pick something up."
- Not...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- September 29, 2021
"Being taking this meds on and off it brings the BP a bit down but the side effects are horrible coughing, pain in the knees, tired a lot, no energy, weight gain for something that suppose to help the symptom why not fix the problem with adding new ones"
- Mea...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- August 6, 2021
"Amlodipine by itself did not work to lower my bp and caused swelling and weight gain. Lotrel, after working with my Dr to find the right dosage has worked well for me (5/10) - normal BP and no side effects. Unfortunately even with daily workout and healthy diet, I have high BP by genetics, been taking since I have been 35."
- Rdx...
- August 30, 2021
"Taking this med 5/20 for 8 days now my systolic pressure kept between 129-139 but diastolic remains 89-95 which is not good. Plan to continue for 7 more days if no change in diastolic will have to consider a consultation with my doctor. As far as side effects only minor dry mouth some tiredness so far."
- Gmm...
- August 2, 2011
"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."
- dga...
- July 7, 2014
"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."
- Sus...
- August 24, 2016
"Tired/sexual dysfunction, i.e., very hard to achieve orgasm."
- mea...
- January 30, 2010
"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."
- Anonymous
- November 21, 2008
"The side effects I have are body aches, weight gain, and lightheadedness."
- Anonymous
- January 11, 2011
"Been taking for 5/40 10 years. No problems at all and keeps the pressure down."
- Anonymous
- October 2, 2009
"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."
- Anonymous
- February 25, 2009
"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."
- Dad...
- February 26, 2008
"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."
- cra...
- July 22, 2008
"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."
- Anonymous
- September 12, 2009
"This drug is very effective, but also very expensive."
- ILo...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- September 28, 2017
"Lower blood pressure and improved cardiovascular health with no side effects at all."
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"I have been on Lotrel for 3 weeks and I'm having several side effects. I'm very lethargic, no energy (no energy to exercise), I even fall asleep an hour after taking the medicine. I feel depressed, my head tingles, my fasting glucose has risen at least 10 points, and the worst is I have gained 15 pounds! I had lost 30 lbs and maintained since August. It was difficult, and the weight loss was slow. My eating hasn't increased. My husband agrees. Morbid obesity can raise your blood pressure. This medicine is pulling my blood pressure down, but the side effects are essentially making things worse. This medication isn't a good fit for me."