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Benazepril + Lisdexamfetamine

Severity: Moderate

Benazepril and Lisdexamfetamine: moderate interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

Amphetamines raise blood pressure through sympathomimetic effects and may reduce the antihypertensive effect of benazepril. Blood pressure control may be worse than expected.

What this interaction means in plain words

Benazepril and Lisdexamfetamine can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.

Benazepril belongs to Cardiovascular; Lisdexamfetamine belongs to Central Nervous System.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

Pharmacodynamic antagonism through sympathomimetic pressor effects.

What to do

Monitor blood pressure after starting or increasing lisdexamfetamine. Adjust antihypertensive therapy if control is lost.

What to ask your pharmacist

  • Should I take them at different times of day?
  • Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
  • Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Benazepril with Lisdexamfetamine?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Benazepril and Lisdexamfetamine can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Amphetamines raise blood pressure through sympathomimetic effects and may reduce the antihypertensive effect of benazepril. Blood pressure control may be worse than expected.

How serious is the interaction between Benazepril and Lisdexamfetamine?

MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood pressure after starting or increasing lisdexamfetamine. Adjust antihypertensive therapy if control is lost.

What other medicines interact with Benazepril?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Benazepril with, for example, Aliskiren, Sacubitril / valsartan, Sacubitril-valsartan. The full list is on the Benazepril page.

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