Note: This document contains side effect information about benazepril. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Lotensin.
Applies to benazepril: oral tablet.
Warning
Oral route (Tablet)
Discontinue benazepril hydrochloride as soon as possible when pregnancy is detected, as injury and death to the developing fetus may occur with use of drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system.
Serious side effects of Lotensin
Along with its needed effects, benazepril (the active ingredient contained in Lotensin) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking benazepril:
Less common
- Chills
- cold sweats
- confusion
- dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
- unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
- Arm, back, or jaw pain
- blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
- bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
- chest pain or discomfort
- diarrhea
- fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
- feeling of warmth
- fever
- general feeling of tiredness or weakness
- itching
- joint or muscle pain
- large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
- nausea
- rapid breathing
- rapid weight gain
- red skin lesions, often with a purple center
- red, irritated eyes
- redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
- skin rash
- sore throat
- sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
- sweating
- tingling of the hands or feet
- unusual weight gain or loss
Other side effects of Lotensin
Some side effects of benazepril may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
- Headache
Less common
- Cough
- dizziness
- sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to benazepril: oral tablet.
General
The most common side effects were headache, dizziness, somnolence, and postural dizziness.[Ref]
Nervous system
Common (1% to 10%): Headache, dizziness, somnolence, postural dizziness
Frequency not reported: Hypertonia, paresthesia[Ref]
Hematologic
Rare (less than 0.1%): Decreases in hemoglobin (a low value and a decrease of 5 g/dL)
Frequency not reported: Thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, eosinophilia[Ref]
Dermatologic
Frequency not reported: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, pemphigus, dermatitis, pruritus, rash, photosensitivity, alopecia, sweating, angioedema[Ref]
Respiratory
Frequency not reported: Asthma, bronchitis, dyspnea, sinusitis, cough[Ref]
Metabolic
Frequency not reported: Uric acid increased, blood glucose increased, hyponatremia[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Frequency not reported: Flushing, electrocardiographic changes, hypotension[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Frequency not reported: Nausea, pancreatitis, constipation, gastritis, vomiting, melena[Ref]
Genitourinary
Frequency not reported: Urinary tract infection, frequent urination, impotence, proteinuria[Ref]
Hepatic
Frequency not reported: Serum bilirubin increased, liver enzymes increased[Ref]
Immunologic
Frequency not reported: Infection[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Frequency not reported: Arthritis, arthralgia, myalgia[Ref]
Other
Frequency not reported: Fatigue, asthenia[Ref]
Psychiatric
Frequency not reported: Anxiety, decreased libido, insomnia, nervousness[Ref]
