Lotensin (Benazepril) Prescriptions Available Online Today

Lotensin relaxes your arteries, which lowers your blood pressure and improves the pumping efficiency of the heart. Lotensin is an ACE inhibitor. Ace inhibitors prevent the formation of angiotensin II, which constricts arteries and increases blood pressure.

The dosage of Lotensin varies depending on whether or not you're taking a diuretic (water pill). People who don't take a diuretic typically start Lotensin at a dose of 10 mg once a day. Those who do take a diuretic usually start Lotensin at 5 mg per day.

Maintenance dosages of Lotensin typically range from 20-40 mg taken once or twice per day. Dosages may occasionally be as high as 80 mg per day. Always follow your doctor's dosing instructions to make sure you're getting the proper dose for your condition.

Like other ACE inhibitors, Lotensin lowers blood pressure. Lowered blood pressure decreases the risk of kidney problems, heart attack, or stroke.

As with any medication, Lotensin does carry a risk of side effects. Most side effects are mild and disappear within a week or two. Side effects that you may experience include:

• Headache

• Cough

• Fatigue

• Drowsiness

• Chills

• Dizziness

• Fever

• Lightheadedness

• Fainting

• Constipation

• Diarrhea

• Nausea and vomiting

• Abdominal pain

• Chest pain

• Loss of taste or appetite

• Tingling or numbness in feet or hands

• Easy bleeding or bruising

• Impotence

• Severe skin reactions

• Trouble breathing

• Little to no urinating

• Liver problems

• Kidney problems

• High potassium

• Severe allergic reaction

While Lotensin is considered a generally safe medication, it isn't right for everybody. Always tell your doctor about any medications you take and your full medical history.

Lotensin may cause serious interactions with certain medications. Tell your doctor about any medications you take, which includes supplements, vitamins, and over the counter medications. Especially be certain to mention any of the following:

• Potassium supplements

• Potassium-containing salt substitutes

• Potassium conserving diuretics such as spironolactone (Aldactone), amiloride (Moduretic), and triamterene (Dyazide, Maxzide)

• Aliskiren

• Injectable gold (sodium aurothiomalate)

• Lithium

• Sacubitril

• Certain drugs that weaken the immune system and increase the risk of infection (like everolimus or sirolimus)

• NSAIDs like ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) or naproxen (Aleve)

• Aspirin

• Cough and cold products

• Diet aids

Certain medical conditions may be complicated by the use of Lotensin. Be certain to share your complete medical history with your doctor, especially if you have dealt with any of the following:

• High potassium levels

• Hereditary angioedema

• History of severe allergic reactions

• Severe reaction to another ACE inhibitor

• Blood filtering procedures like LDL apheresis or dialysis

• Diabetes

• Kidney problems

• Organ transplant

• Heart problems

• Currently pregnant or trying to become pregnant

Lotensin can cause fetal toxicity and cause injury or death to a developing fetus. It should not be taken by pregnant women and should be stopped immediately if a pregnancy is detected.

While there are websites claiming they can ship prescription medication from other countries to you, they are skirting the law. Federal law requires everybody to talk to a doctor before receiving any prescription medication. That medication must then be distributed by a reputable pharmacy.

Luckily, there is a legal way to buy Lotensin online. With online doctors like PlushCare, you can save yourself a drive to your doctor's office and have a video or phone appointment with one of our licensed physicians.

You can make an appointment any time of day or night. When you make your appointment, you'll input your full medical history and current medications. This helps your doctor better understand your condition and prevents potentially deadly complications.

Then, you'll talk to one of our trusted doctors. If they believe you will benefit from Lotensin, or if they think another medication would be a more appropriate choice for you, then they will electronically send a prescription to your preferred local pharmacy, where you can pick it up once the prescription has been filled.