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8 People found this comment helpful

I have been taking this medicine for a few years for my blood pressure and it has been working up until just here recently. My doctor has moved me up to 20 mgs now I really think it will work well for me.

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1 People found this comment helpful

20 mg not enough to lower my blood pressure to safe levels--40 mg too much way below safe levels

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CRC | 55-64 | Male | Patient
11/11/2020
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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This medicine has greatly decreased my sexual ability. Noticeable decrease within 2-3 weeks of changing to this. It has lowered my BP done to within a good range though.

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TR | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/8/2015
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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I have been on this 10 mg-12.5 mg for 4 years successfully keeping down my BP, however, it has also depleted my Potassium to the point that I am on a high dose of prescription strength Potassium.

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toohighbp | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/21/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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20 mg not enough to lower my blood pressure to safe levels--40 mg too much way below safe levels

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debbie | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/11/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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The medication makes me tired so I take it in the evening. I am doing better with the tiredness.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/21/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I experienced a slight cough when I started to take Benazpril HCL 20mg but I take it daily and it helps me keep my BP in line.

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bboettner | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years |
2/5/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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i find the pill in my stool sometimes

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newtothis | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/29/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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my doctor prescribe me benazapril/hctz 20/25mg. i was taking it for less than a month. my heart rate goes up to 115 p/m, feels weak, and had a dry cough all the time, light headedness when sitting & looking down and up. but my bp is down to normal which is good, but the heart rate so high, i could feel my heart beat make me anxious all the time. so my doctor precribe me to take losartan 100mg instead. will see how this works.

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MsPea | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
7/29/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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I have been on this medication for 7 months and have developed severe visual problems. Light sensitivity and seeing blotches and just not being able to see properly... Anybody else?

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wendell | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/9/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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I am 71 yrs male, diabetic on pills, BP=135/70. Took pill and BP=103/65 & in 48hrs got this result. Got light headache. Concern with yellow pee but will monitor if due to not drinking enough liquid. If not will go in to consultation. Got followup visit in 30days.

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Chalice | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
5/5/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking Benazepril 20-12 htcz for a month and it has worked well for me. BP dropped from 190/112 to 94/78. For the first few days, I developed severe headache but no longer.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/14/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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This drug has been effective for me for the last 3 years. I had the dry cough for about a month but now I am not bothered by it at all. I found that eating right and exercise add greatly to my overall blood pressure reduction.

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smarinowilson | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/10/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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have heart palpatation.can not eat any caffeine or sugar products.causes side affects for me

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/14/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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I have been on this med for 2 months i have a constant dry cough cant sleep at night going to change meds immmediately.

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Whatworks | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/13/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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49 yr old male, diabetic. This medication does not do anything to my BP. BP stays the same while taking this, however my Dr insists that this is the med for me and all diabetics. Going to switch Doctor and see if I can get a med that will work.

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Anonymous | 0-2 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
4/6/2011
Condition: Chronic Heart Failure
Overall rating 2.7
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patient | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/9/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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I started this med and immediately started with the dry cough, coughing so much at night that i am throwing up, i gave it 3 weeks then called the dr to change. I was also having problems with lightheadness.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/20/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/19/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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jennifer adona | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
10/13/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/19/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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Iam having weird side effects, hot then cold,etc.

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