LOTREL Reviews (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE; BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 2.5 (412 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare LOTREL with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LOTREL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | Hypertension | Severe fatigue and headache for the first three days after starting and after dosage changes. Started on 5/10, went to 5/20 and am now on 10/20. | Has brought my BP down to acceptable levels. | M | 39 | 2.5 years | 8/5/2004 | 1 | High Blood Pressure | Previously on Norvasc, my doctor suggested a switch to Lotrel. TERRIBLE decision. Gagging cough, especially in the morning, anxiety, dizziness, loss of appetite, leg cramps, sleeplessness & dry mouth, were just a few of the unpleassant side effects. Even after I discontinued use, the negative side effects continued for 5-7 days. | When speaking to my doctor afterwards about the side effects, he fiercly defended the drug. In my opinion, when the negative side effects far outway any positive benefits the drug provides..... This drug should not be made available to the public until further testing is done. | M | 45 | 21 days | 7/20/2004 | 4 | high blood pressure | none at first, just a little dizzy. After about 3 months developed this dry, hacking, gagging cough that is worse at night. This medication is really keeping my blood pressure down but the cough is driving me crazy!! | F | 55 | 4 months | 7/18/2004 | 2 | high blood pressure readings | Persistent cough which seems to be increasing in intensity and frequency. Fatigue is ever-present | F | 69 | 2.5 years | 7/15/2004 | 3 | hypertension | dry cough | F | 51 | 9 months | 7/5/2004 | 1 | For high blood pressure (hypertensi | Gagging cough very bad at night, also caused me to have faint, passing out, blackout spells while coughing. My throat felt like it was closing. I slept in a sitting up position for about the duration of the medication 4 to 5 weeks. | It would be nice if I had some initial warning on the side effects. I did read the drug description from the pharmacy and I do not believe it indicated any of the above! | M | 40 | | 7/1/2004 | 3 | HBP | Hospitalized shortly after I began taking it. After reading the reviews, I think it was probably related to the Lotrel. Cardiac work-up including cardiac catherization resulted in no findings. I am now experiencing pain in my ankles, feet, lower legs, wrists and exhaustion along with the dry cough. | F | 51 | 5 days | 6/28/2004 | 3 | HBP | Hospitalized with irregular heart beats shortly after I began taking it. After reading the reviews, I think it was probably related to the Lotrel. Cardiac work-up including cardiac catherization resulted in no findings. I am now experiencing pain in my ankles, feet, lower legs, wrists and exhaustion along with the dry cough. | F | 51 | 5 days | 6/28/2004 | 2 | High Blood Pressure | Always tired and daily lower muscles and join pain(legs, knees, ankles). | M | 57 | 1 years | 6/28/2004 | 2 | high blood pressure | I have felt awful with headaches and pain in my ankles and wrists, fatigue, little urine output even with extra liquids. My dosage was increased about two weeks ago, the other dosage did not seem to have these effects as badly, just mild headeache. | F | 58 | 14 days | 6/18/2004 | 3 | High blood pressure | None for the first three weeks, but then a dry cough developed. The cough is very annoying and comes 5 to 6 times a day and at night. No other side effects | Worked well in dropping my blood pressure to 120/60. Never had any previous medication, but for several years could not control my bp until I started medication. | M | 59 | 4 months | 6/14/2004 | 3 | high blood pressure | Sensitivity to sun, I burn very easily and am constantly fighting rashes and hives. | M | 60 | 2 years | 6/11/2004 | 3 | High BP | Severe muscle cramping in lower body.Palpitations and congestion.Ears plugged and overall ill feeling. | Dr. increased dosage from 10 to 20's since BP bounced around all over the place.Seems to have lowered BP but constantly feel bad.Been athelete for entire life and train in gym 7 days a week.Keep good diet etc. Have never felt so bad. | M | 54 | 2 years | 5/6/2004 | 2 | Hypertension | Lowered pressure, but caused a an unbearable cough. | F | 49 | 30 days | 5/6/2004 | 5 | HYPERTENSION | I have not had any noticeable side effects; | I am so pleased with how this drug immediately brought my blood pressure down from 221/131 to 19/95 and sometimes even lower. | F | 39 | 14 days | 4/26/2004 | 5 | hbp | none | M | 57 | 1 years | 3/31/2004 | 5 | High Blood Pressure | No side effects at all | Controls my BP well. | F | 46 | 8 years | 3/24/2004 | 1 | hypertension | constant cough, fatigue and heart palpitatons after 3 days of lotrel! Stopped med. Cough, fatigue and palpitations contined for 2 weeks. Finally stopped! I can't believe people with adverse symptoms continue taking this drug. It can't be good for you if it makes you feel so ill! Think for yourself! These are very powerful meds. Listen to your own body and act accordingly, no matter what the doctor says. There are plenty of other BP meds to try which may work more in harmony with your particular physiology. | F | 58 | 3 days | 3/22/2004 | 1 | High Blood Pressure | Tired all the time. Cough to the point of gagging several times a day. Rash on legs. | Hope to get off this medication. Husband takes diovan with no side effects. Why do I need to | F | 51 | 3 months | 1/21/2004 | 2 | High Blood Pressure | Headaches, dry presistant cough after approximately 18 months use. Itchy throat when talking causing watery red eyes, worst at night with coughing and mucous awakening consistently. | Did not lower blood pressure to acceptable level for side effects to continue use. | F | 44 | 24 months | 1/4/2004 |