Drug interactions
Benazepril + Pregabalin
Severity: Moderate
Benazepril and Pregabalin: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Both drugs have been associated with angioedema, so using them together may raise the chance of facial or airway swelling. The risk is uncommon but potentially serious if the airway is involved.
What this interaction means in plain words
Benazepril and Pregabalin 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; Pregabalin belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
ACE inhibitors raise bradykinin levels; pregabalin-associated angioedema has an unclear mechanism, and the effects may be additive.
What to do
Warn patients to seek emergency care for swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat. Stop both drugs and treat if angioedema occurs, avoiding ACE inhibitor rechallenge.
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 Pregabalin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Benazepril and Pregabalin 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. Both drugs have been associated with angioedema, so using them together may raise the chance of facial or airway swelling. The risk is uncommon but potentially serious if the airway is involved.
How serious is the interaction between Benazepril and Pregabalin?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Warn patients to seek emergency care for swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat. Stop both drugs and treat if angioedema occurs, avoiding ACE inhibitor rechallenge.
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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