Amlodipine and Benazepril (Systemic)
Brand Names : Lotrel
Precautions While Using This MedicineIt is
very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits. This
will allow your doctor to make sure the medicine is working properly, to check
for unwanted effects, and to change the dosage if needed.
If you think that you may have become pregnant, check with your doctor
immediately. Use of this medicine, especially during the second and third
trimesters (after the first 3 months) of pregnancy, may cause serious injury
or even death to the unborn child.
Do not take any other medicines, especially potassium supplements, or salt
substitutes that contain potassium unless approved or prescribed by your doctor.
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur after the first dose,
especially if you have been taking a diuretic (water pill). Make sure you
know how you react to the medicine before you drive, use machines, or do other
things that could be dangerous if you experience these effects.
Check with your doctor if you notice any signs of fever, sore throat, or
chills. These could be symptoms of an infection resulting from low white blood
cell counts.
Check with your doctor if you notice difficult breathing or swelling of
the face, arms, or legs. These could be symptoms of a serious allergic reaction.
Check with your doctor if you become sick while taking this medicine, especially
with severe or continuing vomiting or diarrhea. These conditions may cause
you to lose too much water, possibly resulting in low blood pressure.
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may also occur if you exercise
or if the weather is hot. Heavy sweating can cause loss of too much water
and result in low blood pressure. Use extra care during exercise or hot weather.
In some patients, tenderness, swelling, or bleeding of the gums may appear
soon after treatment with this medicine is started. Brushing and flossing
your teeth carefully and regularly and massaging your gums may help prevent
this. See your dentist regularly
to have your teeth
cleaned. Check with your medical doctor or dentist if you have any questions
about how to take care of your teeth and gums, or if you notice any tenderness,
swelling, or bleeding of your gums.
Before having any kind of surgery (including dental surgery) or emergency
treatment, tell the medical doctor or dentist in charge that you are taking
this medicine.
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