Lotrel and Sinus node dysfunction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Sinus node dysfunction is reported as a side effect among people who take Lotrel (amlodipine besylate; benazepril hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Toprol-Xl, and have Constipation.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Sinus node dysfunction when taking Lotrel. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 13,000 people who have side effects when taking Lotrel from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lotrel?

Lotrel has active ingredients of amlodipine besylate; benazepril hydrochloride. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 13,569 Lotrel users. Check the latest studies of Lotrel.

What is Sinus node dysfunction?

Sinus node dysfunction (a group of abnormal heart rhythms) is found to be associated with 1,179 drugs and 840 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Sinus node dysfunction.



On Jan, 26, 2026

13,000 people reported to have side effects when taking Lotrel.
Among them, 46 people (0.35%) have Sinus node dysfunction.

Could Lotrel cause Sinus node dysfunction?

Among these 46 people:

How long have people been on Lotrel when they have Sinus node dysfunction? *

  • < 1 month: 100 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Sinus node dysfunction when taking Lotrel? *

  • female: 20 %
  • male: 80 %

What is the age of people who have Sinus node dysfunction when taking Lotrel? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 2.33 %
  • 60+: 97.67 %

What are other drugs people take besides Lotrel? *

  1. Toprol-Xl: 30 people, 65.22%
  2. Prilosec: 22 people, 47.83%
  3. Aspirin: 22 people, 47.83%
  4. Ambien: 20 people, 43.48%
  5. Colace: 19 people, 41.30%
  6. Zoloft: 18 people, 39.13%
  7. Morphine: 17 people, 36.96%
  8. Ibuprofen: 17 people, 36.96%
  9. Zometa: 17 people, 36.96%
  10. Fosamax: 17 people, 36.96%

What are other side effects people have besides Sinus node dysfunction? *

  1. Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 38 people, 82.61%
  2. Stress And Anxiety: 26 people, 56.52%
  3. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 26 people, 56.52%
  4. Pain: 23 people, 50.00%
  5. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable): 23 people, 50.00%
  6. Injury: 23 people, 50.00%
  7. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 22 people, 47.83%
  8. Nausea And Vomiting: 22 people, 47.83%
  9. Fall: 21 people, 45.65%
  10. Diarrhea: 21 people, 45.65%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Constipation: 11 people, 23.91%
  2. Diabetes: 5 people, 10.87%
  3. Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 4 people, 8.70%
  4. Type 2 Diabetes: 3 people, 6.52%
  5. Pain: 2 people, 4.35%
  6. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 2.17%
  7. Heart Rate Increased: 1 person, 2.17%
  8. Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor: 1 person, 2.17%
  9. Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 1 person, 2.17%

* 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 amlodipine besylate; benazepril hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Lotrel) and Lotrel (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.

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