What should I avoid while taking amlodipine and benazepril?
Amlodipine and benazepril can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can further lower your blood pressure and may increase some of the side effects of amlodipine and benazepril. Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking amlodipine and benazepril, unless your doctor has told you to. What are the possible side effects of amlodipine and benazepril? Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; severe stomach pain; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. You may be more likely to have an allergic reaction if you are African-American. Some side effects of amlodipine and benazepril may not occur until after you have been using the medication for several months. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: ยท feeling light-headed, fainting;