The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Headache (6%)
- Dizziness (4%)
- Drowsiness (2%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Cough
- Nausea
- Muscle pain
- Rash
Benazepril serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Angioedema: swelling in the face, lips, tongue, throat, hands, or feet; trouble breathing; wheezing; stomach pain; nausea; vomiting
- Serious allergic reaction: rash; hives; trouble breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Very low blood pressure: lightheadedness, dizziness, feeling faint, tiredness, confusion
- Serious kidney problems: urinating less than usual, swelling in your feet or ankles, unexplained weight gain
- High potassium levels: nausea, muscle weakness, numbness, tingling, pounding heart
Source: DailyMed
More on Benazepril side effects
The following Benazepril side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
Chills
cold sweats
confusion
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
Arm, back, or jaw pain
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
chest pain or discomfort
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
feeling of warmth
general feeling of tiredness or weakness
joint or muscle pain
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
rapid breathing
rapid weight gain
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
skin rash
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
sweating
tingling of the hands or feet
unusual weight gain or loss
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Headache
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
