Lotensin – uses, health risks, and side effects at NaturalPedia.com

Wednesday, September 05, 2018 by Michelle Simmons

Lotensin (generic name: benazepril) is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. This drug is used to treat high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Lotensin works by reducing certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly. When taking this medicine, you should avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise, in hot weather, or by not drinking adequate fluids, avoid drinking alcohol, and avoid using salt substitutes or potassium supplements.

Lotensin is usually taken by mouth in tablet form, once or twice a day with or without food.

Lotensin should not be taken by the following:
Pregnant or breastfeeding women
People who had angioedema
Those who are about to or have taken medicine that contains sacubatril, such as Entresto
Those who are taking diabetes medicine that contains aliskiren, such as Tekturna or Tekamlo
People allergic to benazepril
People who had a severe allergic reaction to any ACE inhibitor, such as captopril, enalapril, fosinopril, lisinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, ramipril, and trandolapril

Known side effects of Lotensin

The common side effects of Lotensin include the following:

Chest pain
Constipation
Fatigue
Headache
Impotence
Nausea
Persistent cough
Sore or swollen throat
Vomiting

Lotensin may also cause serious side effects, such as:

Feeling light headed, fainting
Fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms
Pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding
Pounding or uneven heartbeat
Red skin rashes
Severe blistering, peeling
Severe fatigue or muscle weakness

This medicine may also cause an allergic reaction. Watch out for the following signs:

Difficulty breathing
Hives
Severe stomach pain
Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat

Body systems that may be harmed by Lotensin

The body systems harmed by Lotensin include the nervous, hematologic, dermatologic, respiratory, metabolic, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, hepatic, immune, and musculoskeletal systems.

Food items or nutrients that may prevent Lotensin’s side effects

The following food items can prevent and treat a headache, a side effect of Lotensin:

Almonds
Baked potato
Coffee
Sesame seeds
Spicy salsa
Spinach salad
Watermelon
Whole grain toast
Yogurt

Treatments, management plans for Lotensin’s side effects

Constipation, a side effect of Lotensin, can be treated naturally by getting enough fiber through eating more fruits, vegetables, bean s, and whole-grain cereals; drinking water regularly; and exercising regularly.