Piedmont, MO
A 51-year-old male asked:
what is benazripril hydrochloride?
3 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in

Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered
Addiction Medicine 38 years experience
A blood pressure med: in the ace inhibitor class.
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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered
Cardiology 51 years experience
Benazapril: It is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor
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Dr. Visalakshi Vallury answered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
ACE inhibitor: Benezapril is a medication that is often used to treat high blood pressure, congestive heart failure. It also uses to prevent kidney disease in diabetic patients. It belongs to a class of medication called ACE inhibitor because of the way it works.
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A 65-year-old female asked:
Does benazpril cause the jitters?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Jay Stone answered
Cardiology 37 years experience
Likely not: Although any medication can have any side effect, typically "jitters" is not one of them. Them most common side effect of the group known as ace inhibitors is a dry paroxysmal cough. Go see your medical doctor to discuss.
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Piedmont, MO
A 51-year-old male asked:
What happens if you accidentally take a double dose of benazripril hydrochloride I take 20mg?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Laura Anissian answered
Internal Medicine 21 years experience
Not much: You could experience symptoms of lower than usual for you blood pressure - light headedness, tired. It will not hurt you and just be cautious of getting up quickly.
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