Benazepril HCL Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Cough
  • Headache

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • High Levels Of Potassium In The Blood
  • Low Blood Pressure

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Low Energy
  • Nausea
  • Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Blockage Of The Bile Duct That Resulting In High Bilirubin Levels
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Involving The Head And Neck Called Head And Neck Angioedema
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Involving The Intestines Called Intestinal Angioedema
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
  • Acute Kidney Failure
  • An Abnormal Increase In Muscle Tone
  • Black Tarry Stools
  • Damage To The Liver And Inflammation
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Inflammation In The Lungs Due To An Allergic Reaction
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Pemphigus, A Type Of Skin Disorder
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
  • Vocal Cord Swelling

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
  • Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • An Increased Need To Urinate Often
  • An Infection
  • Angina, A Type Of Chest Pain
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Bronchitis
  • Constipation
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Hair Loss
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
  • Itching
  • Joint Pain
  • Muscle Pain
  • Nervousness
  • Poor Vision
  • Taste Impairment
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • The Inability To Have An Erection
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Vomiting

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