Benazepril Oral

In Depth

Generic Name: BENAZEPRIL - ORAL
Pronounced: (ben-AZ-e-pril)

Benazepril Oral Warning

This drug can cause serious harm to an unborn baby (possibly fatal) if used during pregnancy. Therefore, it is important to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication. Consult your doctor for more details and to discuss the use of reliable forms of birth control while taking this medication. If you are planning pregnancy, become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor immediately.

Benazepril Oral Side Effects

You may experience dizziness, light-headedness, drowsiness, dry cough or blurred vision as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

fainting
decreased sexual ability
fast/pounding heartbeat

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur:

change in the amount of urine
signs of infection (e.g., fever, chills, persistent sore throat)

This drug may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver problems. If you notice any of the following highly unlikely but very serious side effects, seek immediate medical attention:

yellowing eyes or skin
dark urine
stomach/abdominal pain
persistent fatigue
persistent nausea

A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include:

rash
itching
swelling (especially of the face, lips, tongue, or throat)
severe dizziness
trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Benazepril Oral Medical Alert

Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).