Brand Names: Lotensin HCT

Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide and benazepril (Pronunciation: hye droe klor oh THY a zide and ben AZ e pril)

• What is hydrochlorothiazide and benazepril (Lotensin Hct)?
• What are the possible side effects of hydrochlorothiazide and benazepril (Lotensin Hct)?
• What is the most important information I should know about hydrochlorothiazide and benazepril (Lotensin Hct)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking hydrochlorothiazide and benazepril (Lotensin Hct)?
• How should I take hydrochlorothiazide and benazepril (Lotensin Hct)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Lotensin Hct)?
• What happens if I overdose (Lotensin Hct)?
• What should I avoid while taking hydrochlorothiazide and benazepril (Lotensin Hct)?
• What other drugs will affect hydrochlorothiazide and benazepril (Lotensin Hct)?
• Where can I get more information?

What is hydrochlorothiazide and benazepril (Lotensin Hct)?

Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Benazepril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. Benazepril lowers blood pressure and also relieves symptoms of fluid retention.

The combination of hydrochlorothiazide and benazepril is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

Hydrochlorothiazide and benazepril may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Lotensin 10-12.5 mg

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Lotensin 20-25 mg

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What are the possible side effects of hydrochlorothiazide and benazepril (Lotensin Hct)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; severe stomach pain; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• high potassium (slow heart rate, weak pulse, muscle weakness, tingly feeling);
• low potassium (confusion, uneven heart rate, extreme thirst, increased urination, leg discomfort, muscle weakness or limp feeling);
• dry mouth, thirst, nausea, vomiting;
• feeling weak, drowsy, restless, or light-headed;
• a red, blistering, peeling skin rash;
• jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
• urinating less than usual or not at all;
• swelling, weight gain, feeling short of breath; or
• fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms.

Less serious side effects may include:

• cough;
• dizziness, headache, tired feeling;
• blurred vision;
• diarrhea, constipation, upset stomach; or
• mild skin rash, increased sweating.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about hydrochlorothiazide and benazepril (Lotensin Hct)?

Do not use this medication if you have a history of asthma or allergies, or if you are unable to urinate.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to any other ACE inhibitor, such as captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), or trandolapril (Mavik).

Before taking hydrochlorothiazide and benazepril, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease (or are on dialysis), liver disease, congestive heart failure, gout, lupus, diabetes, or an allergy to sulfa drugs.

Benazepril can cause birth defects in the baby if you take the medication during pregnancy. Do not use hydrochlorothiazide and benazepril without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

Avoid the regular use of salt substitutes in your diet, and do not take potassium supplements while taking hydrochlorothiazide and benazepril, unless your doctor has told you to.

Some things can cause your blood pressure to get too low. This includes vomiting, diarrhea, heavy sweating, heart disease, dialysis, a low-salt diet, or taking other diuretics (water pills). Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink while taking hydrochlorothiazide and benazepril. Tell your doctor if you have a prolonged illness that causes diarrhea or vomiting.