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Compare Lopressor vs. Benazepril

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Key takeaways

Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) and benazepril (Lotensin) are both medications used to manage high blood pressure, but they belong to different classes and have distinct uses and side effects. Metoprolol tartrate is a beta blocker that slows down your heart rate and is also used to treat chest pain and reduce the risk of death after a heart attack. It is typically taken twice daily with food. On the other hand, benazepril is an ACE inhibitor that helps relax blood vessels and is usually taken once or twice daily, with or without food. Benazepril is noted for its potential to protect kidney function in people with diabetes or mild-to-moderate kidney disease, whereas metoprolol is preferred for those who have had a heart attack. While metoprolol can cause dizziness, tiredness, and may hide symptoms of low blood sugar, benazepril can cause a dry cough, dizziness, and should not be taken during pregnancy due to the risk of birth defects. Both medications are available in lower-cost generic forms.

  • Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor)
    Benazepril (Lotensin)
  • Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor)
    Benazepril (Lotensin)

  • Summary of Lopressor vs. Benazepril

    Summary for Beta blocker
    Prescription only

    Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) is used to treat chest pain and high blood pressure. It's also used to lower the risk of death after a heart attack. This medication is taken by mouth, typically twice daily, though your dosage depends on what condition you have. Some side effects of metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) include dizziness or tiredness. Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) is available as a brand name and generic tablet.

    Summary for ACE inhibitor
    Prescription only

    Benazepril, also known as the brand name Lotensin, is used to lower blood pressure in people 6 years and older. It's a type of blood pressure medication called an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, or ACE inhibitor. Benazepril (Lotensin) comes as tablets. You take your dosage by mouth either once or twice daily. Common side effects include headache, cough, and dizziness.

  • Indications of Lopressor vs. Benazepril

    Indications for
    •High blood pressure
    •Chest pain (angina)
    •Lower risk of death after heart attack
    Indications for
    •High blood pressure

  • Pros and Cons of Lopressor vs. Benazepril

    Pros and Const for Beta blocker
    Pros
    •First choice treatment to prevent chest pain (angina)
    •First choice treatment for people who've had a heart attack because it lowers the risk of death
    •A possible option for mothers who are breastfeeding
    •Less likely to cause breathing problems than with other beta blockers
    •Available as a lower-cost generic version
    Cons
    •Need to take with food
    •Need to take more than once a day
    •Not a first-choice treatment for high blood pressure, unless you have heart failure or heart disease
    •Can hide symptoms of low blood sugar
    •Stopping too suddenly can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke
    Pros and Const for ACE inhibitor
    Pros
    •A first-choice blood pressure medication for most people
    •Can protect kidney function in people with diabetes or mild-to-moderate kidney problems
    •Dose can be adjusted based on how well the medication works for you
    Cons
    •Can cause dry cough
    •Might not work as well for Black people
    •Not safe to take if you're pregnant

  • Common Side Effects of Lopressor vs. Benazepril

    Common Side Effects for
    •Tiredness (10%)
    •Dizziness (10%)
    •Diarrhea (5%)
    •Rash (5%)
    •Depression (5%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Headache (6%)
    •Dizziness (4%)
    •Drowsiness (2%)

  • Warnings of Lopressor vs. Benazepril

    Common Side Effects for
    •Worsening chest pain and heart attacks
    •Heart failure
    •Slow heart rate
    •Hiding symptoms of low blood sugar
    •Hiding symptoms of overactive thyroid
    •Greater risk during surgery
    •Risk of difficulty breathing
    Common Side Effects for
    •Harm to an unborn baby
    •Angioedema (swelling)
    •Worsening kidney problems
    •Low blood pressure
    •High potassium levels
    •Liver problems

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