Amlodipine / benazepril and Headaches: What Users Say

• Cry...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 23, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "I've been on generic amlodipine with benazepril for years without any side effects. It worked well to lower my blood pressure. That was the generic from Lupin Pharmaceuticals, small pills with a LU on them. This last month, my pharmacy gave me the generic from Aurobindo Pharmaceuticals, a larger pill with a J 02 imprint on it. This has given me the worst side effects of headaches, high anxiety, weight gain, and pretty much all the other issues this medication has complaints about. It cost me more as well. Not all generics are the same, and the fillers used at Aurobindo Pharmaceuticals have horrible side effects. The drug itself, from the right place, works great. Know where your meds are coming from, and you have every right to request a manufacturer for your prescription at the pharmacy."

• MTS...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 29, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "58 y/o black female, not overweight, 5'8, 150, have used 5/10 mg since first diagnosed around age 45. No issues, no weight gain I'd attribute to this. I did weigh about 140 when I started this. No headaches, joint pain, etc., so has worked for me. BP often under 130/85. I sometimes wonder if I don't even need it anymore, but the doctor doesn't want me to stop."

• MOM...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Works fine like it should, but many side effects felt. Felt generally weak and lack of energy after about 6 hours of taking med. In an effort to stop this, I try eating more to see if I can gain some energy, which consequently causes me to gain weight. Also, I get headaches with almost each dose."

• the...
• September 22, 2013

For High Blood Pressure "This medication was working great with an occasional headache. Then menopause started, and my internal medicine doctors switched my blood pressure meds to clonidine, and now I'm tired all the time and have gained 30 pounds in two months. My memory is getting worse, and I'm slightly depressed. I think I would rather deal with the hot flashes, occasional headache, along with swollen ankles and energy. I'm weaning myself off clonidine and going back to amlodipine besylate and hydrochlorothiazide today."

• Anonymous
• February 25, 2009

Amlodipine / benazepril for High Blood Pressure "Great at lowering blood pressure (250 to 174 using 10 mg). But body aches, dull headache often noted. My doctor wanted me on 20 mg, but that was too uncomfortable."