Comparing Benazepril vs Losartan

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Benazepril

Losartan

Prescription only

Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure and, as an ACE inhibitor, remains one of the preferred initial treatments for high blood pressure as recommended by national and international... View more

Prescription only

Losartan works on a hormone called angiotensin II to lower blood pressure and may also improve kidney function in some people. People being initiated on losartan should be adequately rehydrated and... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Benazepril has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 27 ratings on Drugs.com. 41% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% reported a negative effect.

Losartan has an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from a total of 578 ratings on Drugs.com. 26% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 48% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

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Dizziness (14.9%)
Anxiety (14.7%)
Tiredness (12.6%)
Headaches (12.1%)
Cough (11.9%)
Pain (10.9%)
Insomnia (8.3%)

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Drug Class

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors

Angiotensin receptor blockers

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	50 each
Strength	10 mg
Per unit^*	$0.51
Cost^*	$25.49

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Quantity	50 each
Strength	50 mg
Per unit^*	$0.64
Cost^*	$32.05

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Dosage Forms

Oral tablet

Oral tablet

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

22 hours

4.4 hours

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Category D Positive evidence of risk

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Drug Interactions

A total of 394 drugs are known to interact with Benazepril:

44 major drug interactions (192 brand and generic names)
317 moderate drug interactions (1508 brand and generic names)
33 minor drug interactions (235 brand and generic names)

A total of 326 drugs are known to interact with Losartan:

32 major drug interactions (165 brand and generic names)
278 moderate drug interactions (1338 brand and generic names)
16 minor drug interactions (39 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

It is recommended that if you are taking benazepril you should be advised to avoid moderately high... View more
Benazepril and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may... View more

If you are taking losartan you should avoid potassium-containing salt substitutes or... View more
Losartan and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

June 25, 1991

April 14, 1995

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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Comparing Benazepril vs Losartan

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