Reviewer: Grumpy, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month

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Here's the truth - I don't have a blood pressure machine. When I use the one at the grocery store, sometimes it's high, sometimes it's normal. So, I read about this Amlodapine-Benazapril and read here that when you start taking this, after a couple of weeks, it's risky to stop taking it. I'm not a doctor, but High Blood Pressure is not a concern for me. "Oh, you could ... Show Full Comment

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Here's the truth - I don't have a blood pressure machine. When I use the one at the grocery store, sometimes it's high, sometimes it's normal. So, I read about this Amlodapine-Benazapril and read here that when you start taking this, after a couple of weeks, it's risky to stop taking it. I'm not a doctor, but High Blood Pressure is not a concern for me. "Oh, you could die!" Um...no, I'm healthy. Even more, I'm fit. I just rowed 2k in 7:05, at the age of 55. I'm not at all worried about my heart or my lungs. Could something bad happen? Sure. But I'm sure not going to be a slave to a damn pill that seems to have no impact on anything so far. The idea of taking a pill for a month to see if it does something, and then having to consult with a doctor that loves to peddle pills to get off the stuff.. that makes no sense to me. As far as I can tell, this pill does nothing for me. And from what I read of the potential side-effects, I don't think it's worth the risk.
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Reviewer: Bill, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have been taking Amlodipine-Benazepril 10-20 mg for about 4 months. It has worked well for controlling my blood pressure. I am having one nuance side effect. My Bowel movement have changed from well formed to mushy and sticky. I have also experience a great uptick in gas. BM's which were usually once or twice a day have changed to 3-4 times a day.

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I have been taking Amlodipine-Benazepril 10-20 mg for about 4 months. It has worked well for controlling my blood pressure. I am having one nuance side effect. My Bowel movement have changed from well formed to mushy and sticky. I have also experience a great uptick in gas. BM's which were usually once or twice a day have changed to 3-4 times a day.
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Reviewer: Karen, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Made me start urinating every 10 mins 24/7. Made me very tired. Made me feel like I had the flu. Not good for me at all.

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Made me start urinating every 10 mins 24/7. Made me very tired. Made me feel like I had the flu. Not good for me at all.
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Reviewer: chatycat, 65-74 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I take 5mg. once a day for high BP with other BP pills it has cause swelling in ankles, feet,hands and upper body,also weight gain!

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I take 5mg. once a day for high BP with other BP pills it has cause swelling in ankles, feet,hands and upper body,also weight gain!
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Reviewer: LEIGH, 75 or over on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I NORMALLY TAKE AVAPRO FOR MY HBP BUT SUDDENLY I WAS GETTING HIGH READINGS AND HAVING STRONG DIZZINESS SO THE DR GAVE ME THIS NEW MED TO TAKE AT BEDTIME. SHE SAID IT WOULD HELP ME SLEEP AND LOWER BP IT DID NOT I Wwas AWAKE ALL NIGHT AND READING THIS AM WAS ONLY A LITTLE LOWER. I WILL CALL PA NOwW WILL NOT USE AGASIN I NEED MY SLEEP

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I NORMALLY TAKE AVAPRO FOR MY HBP BUT SUDDENLY I WAS GETTING HIGH READINGS AND HAVING STRONG DIZZINESS SO THE DR GAVE ME THIS NEW MED TO TAKE AT BEDTIME. SHE SAID IT WOULD HELP ME SLEEP AND LOWER BP IT DID NOT I Wwas AWAKE ALL NIGHT AND READING THIS AM WAS ONLY A LITTLE LOWER. I WILL CALL PA NOwW WILL NOT USE AGASIN I NEED MY SLEEP
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