Do not use if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking  benazepril and tell your doctor right away.
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had angioedema. Do not take benazepril within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubitril (such as Entresto).
If you have diabetes, do not use benazepril together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use benazepril if you are allergic to it, or if:
you have hereditary angioedema;
you recently took a heart medicine called sacubitril; or
you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any ACE inhibitor (captopril, enalapril, fosinopril, lisinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, ramipril, trandolapril).
Do not take benazepril within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubitril (such as Entresto).
If you have diabetes, do not use benazepril together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
You may also need to avoid taking benazepril with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
liver disease;
heart disease; or
an organ transplant.
Do not use if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away. Benazepril can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester.
You should not breast-feed while you are using benazepril.
Benazepril is not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 years old.
How should I take benazepril?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
You may take benazepril with or without food.
Drink plenty of water each day while you are taking  benazepril.
Your blood pressure will need to be checked often. Your kidney function may also need to be checked.
Call your doctor if you have ongoing vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual. You can easily become dehydrated while taking this medicine. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking benazepril.
If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using benazepril.
Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
