Guide Note: Lotrel is the brand name that Novaritis uses for the combination blood pressure medication containing amlodipine and benazepril. The result, Lotrel combines two drug classes, a calcium channel blocker and an ACE inhibitor. Lotrel is the most commonly prescribed combination medication for high blood pressure in the United States. It was originally thought of as a second approach in hypertension management, but studies are changing physicians protocol. Research suggests, the mix of the two drug classes makes it more effective than each drug individually. Fast Facts:

Manufacturers:
- Brand: Novartis
- Generic: Teva
Combines amlodipine and benazepril
Drug class: Calcium channel blocker/ACE inhibitor
Use: High blood pressure
Side effects: Cough, headache, dizziness
Should not be taken while pregnant

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Lotrel Information and News

MedlinePlus: Drug Information: Amlodipine and Benazepril
RxList: Lotrel (Amlodipine Besylate and Benazepril HCl)
Wikipedia: Amlodipine/Benazepril
Google News: Lotrel
Forbes.com: Novartis says hypertension drug Lotrel shown to cut cardiovascular risks (April 1, 2008)
HealthDay: Two Drugs Better Than One for High Blood Pressure (March 31, 2008)
- "The trial randomized more than 10,000 individuals, two-thirds of whom came into the study with inadequately controlled blood pressure. The use of the combination tablet as the first line of treatment more than doubled the number of patients who managed to get their hypertension under control, the study authors said in a statement. Novartis, which is one of the companies offering the two-drug combination tablet, funded the study."
Reuters: Combo pill cuts blood pressure and heart risks (March 31, 2008)
HealthDay: Trial of Blood Pressure Drug Offers Hopeful Early Results (May 21, 2007)

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