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Can Lotrel Be Taken Instead Of Amlodipine And Benazepril Without Any Side Effects?
Question: Is there any specific benefit to taking Lotrel 10-20 rather than Amlodipine Besylate and Benazepril HCL separately; conversely is there any reason NOT to use separate ingredients?
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that the only benefit of this combination (multipill) is the facility of taking only one pill.
There is no additional effects of the drugs.
You can use these drugs separately with the same effect when the doses are equivalent.
Besides, you can adjust the drug doses better, when they are taken separately.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that the only benefit of this combination (multipill) is the facility of taking only one pill.
There is no additional effects of the drugs.
You can use these drugs separately with the same effect when the doses are equivalent.
Besides, you can adjust the drug doses better, when they are taken separately.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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