Question 1

good afternoon dr. druz,

i have been on amlodipine-benazepril (a combo drug) for a about 1.5 years. at first the 5-10 dosage, then because it was ineffective after a while, the 5-20.  i really tried and gave this medicine a chance (as you can see from

Accepted Answer

Continue to adjust: Amlodipine-benazepril is available in a wide range, from 2.5-10 to 10-40 doses. Continue to work with your physician. It may be necessary to add an additional medication to get blood pressure control.  Hope that helps.

Question 2

will lotensin (benazepril) show up in a 10 panel drug screen?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Most drug screens are to detect drugs of abuse.  Lotensin (benazepril) is to help with blood pressure.  It is probably not being tested for.

Question 3

could lotensin (benazepril) show up in a 10 panel drug screen?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Lotensin (benazepril) is a blood pressure medication.  these are usually not screened for.

Question 4

any interactions of the drugs allopurinol and benazepril?

Accepted Answer

THEY MAY WORSEN : Kidney function, so we monitor it via blood tests.

Question 5

is ramipril 5mg an equivalent drug & dosage to benazepril hcl 20mg?

Accepted Answer

Similar.: While those are similar medications and doses, your individual response to each may be varied and not completely predictable. Monitor your blood pressure closely during the switch and make sure your doctor has the appropriate follow-up blood testing scheduled.

Question 6

can the drugs toprol, (metoprolol) isosorbide, and lotensin cause dehydration in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: These are antihypertensives.  They lower blood pressure.

Question 7

could the drugs toprol, (metoprolol) isosorbide, and lotensin create dehydration in the human body?

Accepted Answer

See below: Not likely by themselves, look if there are diuretics such as Furosemide included in your other medications, or combined hydrochlorothiazide combined with your medications.

Question 8

what to do if i am on lisinopril 10 mg daily and my mother is on benazepril hcl 20 mg daily are they the same drug?

Accepted Answer

No: They're similar but not the same. They are both ACE inhibitors but they are different drugs.

Question 9

i'm on lisinopril 10 mg daily and my mother is on benazepril hcl 20 mg daily. was wondering if they're the same drug?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitors: Those are different but related drugs. They are both members of the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor family. Their effects are similar.

Question 10

my boyfriend benazepril &i take lisinopril. he ran out of his meds & we are away from home. can he take my lisinopril until we get home in a few days?

Accepted Answer

Although the two: medications are similar the dosing and side effects can be significantly different. It is never a good idea to take someone else's medications even when they are similar. If he takes his bottle to a local pharmacy and explains the situation I am certain the pharmacist will sell him enough pills to make it home.

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Good afternoon dr. druz, i have been on amlodipine-benazepril (a combo drug) for a about 1.5 years. at first the 5-10 dosage, then because it was ineffective after a while, the 5-20. i really tried and gave this medicine a chance (as you can see from

A member asked:

Will lotensin (benazepril) show up in a 10 panel drug screen?

A member asked:

Could lotensin (benazepril) show up in a 10 panel drug screen?

A member asked:

Any interactions of the drugs allopurinol and benazepril?

A member asked:

Is ramipril 5mg an equivalent drug & dosage to benazepril hcl 20mg?

A member asked:

Can the drugs toprol, (metoprolol) isosorbide, and lotensin cause dehydration in the human body?

A member asked:

Could the drugs toprol, (metoprolol) isosorbide, and lotensin create dehydration in the human body?

A member asked:

What to do if i am on lisinopril 10 mg daily and my mother is on benazepril hcl 20 mg daily are they the same drug?

A member asked:

I'm on lisinopril 10 mg daily and my mother is on benazepril hcl 20 mg daily. was wondering if they're the same drug?

A member asked:

My boyfriend benazepril &i take lisinopril. he ran out of his meds & we are away from home. can he take my lisinopril until we get home in a few days?

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