Lotensin Hct (Benazepril-hydroCHLOROthiazide)

Alternate Name: Lotensin HCT

Description: Lotensin HCT is prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure. The generic version of Lotensin HCT is benazepril-hydrochlorothiazide. The cost for 100, 10 mg-12.5 mg Lotensin HCT oral tablets is around $262. Get savings of up to 80% when you use our free prescription coupon card at any participating pharmacy near you.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor/Thiazide Combination, Antihypertensive, Cardiovascular Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 20-12.5 MG

Warnings: It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy, especially in your second or third trimester. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, heart failure, diabetes, gout, high cholesterol, an autoimmune disorder (including lupus or scleroderma), trouble urinating, or a history of asthma or allergies, or if you have had surgery of the nerves. This medicine may cause the following problems:Angioedema (severe swelling), including head, neck, and intestinal swellingLow blood pressureKidney problemsLiver problemsEye or vision problems, including glaucoma, myopiaHigh cholesterol or fats in the bloodHigh blood sugar and uric acidIncreased risk for skin cancer This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you are lightheaded or dizzy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stop using the medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in the normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life. This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds. This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Do not use this medicine together with aliskiren if you have diabetes., Do not use this medicine together with sacubitril. Do not use this medicine and sacubitril/valsartan within 36 hours of each other., Some foods and medicines can affect how benazepril/hydrochlorothiazide works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Aliskiren, biperiden, cholestyramine, colestipol, cyclophosphamide, cyclosporine, digoxin, everolimus, gold injection, lithium, methotrexate, sirolimus, temsirolimusAnother blood pressure medicine, including an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)Insulin or oral diabetes medicineNSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen), Ask your doctor before you use any medicine, supplement, or salt substitute that contains potassium., Alcohol, narcotic pain medicine, or sleeping pills may cause you to feel more lightheaded, dizzy, or faint when used with this medicine., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.