Lotensin and The flu - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

The flu is reported as a side effect among people who take Lotensin (benazepril hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Furosemide, and have Paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have The flu when taking Lotensin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 7,842 people who have side effects when taking Lotensin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lotensin?

Lotensin has active ingredients of benazepril hydrochloride. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 8,037 Lotensin users. Check the latest studies of Lotensin.

What is The flu?

The flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus) is found to be associated with 2,177 drugs and 2,717 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of The flu.



On Jul, 17, 2026

7,842 people reported to have side effects when taking Lotensin.
Among them, 48 people (0.61%) have The flu.

Could Lotensin cause The flu?

Among these 48 people:

What is the gender of people who have The flu when taking Lotensin? *

  • female: 65.22 %
  • male: 34.78 %

What is the age of people who have The flu when taking Lotensin? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 2.44 %
  • 50-59: 53.66 %
  • 60+: 43.9 %

What are other drugs people take besides Lotensin? *

  1. Furosemide: 13 people, 27.08%
  2. Folic Acid: 11 people, 22.92%
  3. Ambien: 10 people, 20.83%
  4. Lasix: 10 people, 20.83%
  5. Coreg: 10 people, 20.83%
  6. Zyrtec: 9 people, 18.75%
  7. Metoprolol Tartrate: 9 people, 18.75%
  8. Norvasc: 9 people, 18.75%
  9. Soliris: 8 people, 16.67%
  10. Aspirin: 8 people, 16.67%

What are other side effects people have besides The flu? *

  1. Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 11 people, 22.92%
  2. Rashes (redness): 11 people, 22.92%
  3. Pain: 11 people, 22.92%
  4. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 10 people, 20.83%
  5. Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (haemoglobin in the urine): 9 people, 18.75%
  6. Oropharyngeal Pain: 9 people, 18.75%
  7. Erection Problems: 9 people, 18.75%
  8. Pneumonia: 9 people, 18.75%
  9. Haemoglobinuria (the presence of free haemoglobin in the urine): 9 people, 18.75%
  10. Joint Warmth: 9 people, 18.75%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 9 people, 18.75%
  2. Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (haemoglobin in the urine): 9 people, 18.75%
  3. Hypersensitivity: 4 people, 8.33%
  4. Emphysema (chronic respiratory disease - over inflation of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs): 4 people, 8.33%
  5. Chest Pain: 3 people, 6.25%
  6. Pain: 3 people, 6.25%
  7. Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 6.25%
  8. Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 2 people, 4.17%
  9. Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 4.17%
  10. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 4.17%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on benazepril hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Lotensin) and Lotensin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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