Side effects are common with any drugs. Lotensin is not an exception in this case. Lotensin has a lot of side effects but it depends on the individual’s body power or strength. In most of the cases, it has been observed that patients can easily tolerate this drug. In most of the cases, the side effects of the lotensin are minor. They can be easily treated. It is around 5% of people who stop consuming generic lotensin due to the side effects. Through the research it has been proved that the side effects of the lotensin occur in some specific group of people. In this way, it is possible to predict the side effect on a patient. In rare cases, the side effects become highly damaging. The common problems with the lotensin are:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
Apart from these common side effects, some of the other cases are:
- Excessive tiredness
- Nausea
- Cough
In some cases, the side effects of the lotensin or Benazepril HCL are considered to be the serious problem. In such cases, assistance from a doctor is very much required. Such situation includes:
- Unexplained swelling of the head or neck (including the face, lips, tongue, or throat)
- Unexplained swelling of the hands or feet
- Unexplained skin rash
- Itching
- Unexplained blisters or peeling of the skin
- Wheezing
- Difficulty breathing or swallowing
- Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting spells
- Stomach pain, with or without vomiting
- Yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes (jaundice)
- Any symptoms that might suggest an infection, such as fever
- Nausea
- Decrease in the amount of urine produced.
