Also, start checking your blood pressure at home to determine if it is too low with your meds. My doctor recently prescribed me Lotrel for my hypertension. Lotrel is a combination of amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride. These are calcium channel blockers and ACE inhibitors respectfully. Calcium channel blockers generally cause constipation, swollen feet, slow pulses, etc.
ACE inhibitors can cause a dry cough, rash, etc.
Cough and edema are the things which cause most patients to discontinue this drug. Back to Drug InfoNet Home Page. Send your impressions, comments, thoughts, etc. Inc. All rights reserved.