User Reviews for Lotrel oral

I have been taking lotrel for over 6 years. I have started to notice that when I take the generic I have swelling in my legs plus intense pain in my groin area. I had pain so bad that I couldn't stand for 10-15 minutes.

I would like not to take any drugs,is there a way to lower blood pressure without drugs.I take vitamins,but can't seem to keep pressures down for more than7 days at a time.

This drug worked for me for 2 years, but now I am experiencing chronic cough day and night, within the last 2 days a sore throat. Made an appointment with my doctor, he is prescribing something else.

Caused severe arrythmia, coughing choking, weakness, dizziness. I was on it for several years before realizing what was happenning. Most problems resolved soon after quiting use, including being able to quit meds for the arrythmia. Still have muscle weakness and became permanently disabled as a result, 2003.

?dizziness,episode of extreme then level out to between 1-10 5

This is the 3rd BP med.I've been on, but this one actually works! Yes, dizzy days (near fainting), at first, but that stopped and now my BP is normal to low, most of the time. I don't like Pharmaceuticals (or MD's), but this drug has very likely saved my life! I will stick with success! Toodles, SG

The medication helps stabilize my BP numbers, it does not make me drowsy, I am able to operate a vehicle and play golf....smile!

It cause me to have chronic trouble sleeping

After starting taking Lotrel, noticed that have been having alot of joint and knee pains. Also have alot discomfort in the chest which radiates to the back. Never have been sure if these symptoms were from the drug. i never really had a lot of problems until started taking this medicine. Sounds like my symptoms could be from the drug. I have been on Lotrel for about one year.

I have had some cases of dizziness

bp lower now but feel tired and want to nap allthe time.

I'm taking Amlodipine 10mg combined with Benazepril 20mg which is the same as Lotrel 10/20 only cheaper and can only say good things about this medication. BP under control and all side effects gone after the first month or two, I notice some reviewers jump into the wrong conclusion only because they don't allow enough time to become adapted to this medication. My review is based on aprox. 14 months on it. Give it some time and you will see most of the side effects go away.

I had the most horrible experience with this medication, and I have to agree with the warnings that 'Blacks' seem to have a allergic reaction to this drug. I coughed so much, I had a horrible constant cough, vomitted/threw up and pissed myself in the process on the job. I was given medication to help control my reaction to Lotrel, and had to remain home on sick leave until the reaction, my cough had subsided. This was really a horrible experience, and at the time I was unaware that it was a reaction to Lotrel. It wasn't until I checked around and had read the warnings that I have became aware that that medication. In addition I had spoken to a co-worker who has had similar but a lesser reaction to Lotrel. I was shocked to as to the severity of my action and hope not to experience this ever again. Until this day I am left with this on and off uncontrolable cough, and I have kept this medication as a reminder of my experience and as a warning to others who are unaware. Read More Read Less

I've been taking Lotrel for many years. At the beginning all I had was a cough that went away. I love this medication. It's great! I don't have any side effects that I know of.

I have a terrible side effect from taking Lotrel. Profuse sweating, is leaving me miserable and constantly uncomfortable. I was told that it is the Ace Inhibitor in Lotrel that is the cause. What are my alternatives, because I can't continue dealing with this side effect?

I have had no problems taking this medicine. It has controlled my BP very well.