{"id":632600,"date":"2025-06-25T09:30:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T13:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=632600"},"modified":"2025-09-03T16:02:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T20:02:13","slug":"how-long-does-benazepril-stay-your-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-long-does-benazepril-stay-your-system\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does benazepril stay in your system?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Benazepril<\/span><\/a> is a common angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (<\/span>ACE inhibitor<\/span><\/a>). It\u2019s used to decrease high blood pressure, a condition that, when untreated, can damage the heart and arteries, increasing your risk of stroke, heart attacks, heart failure, kidney disease, and kidney failure. Also sold under the brand name <\/span>Lotensin<\/span><\/a>, it works by blocking a chemical that makes your blood vessels tighten. After you take your first dose, it starts working quickly, in just 30 minutes to one hour. Peak blood-pressure-lowering effects occur within two hours, though it may take a few days of use for your blood pressure readings to change. Most of a benazepril dose is processed out of your system within 24 hours, though trace amounts can remain for nearly two days. However, the timeline can vary depending on certain individual factors.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How long does benazepril stay in your system?<\/span><\/h2>\n

For healthy individuals who aren\u2019t taking any other medications, benazepril is typically completely eliminated from the body within two days. The length of time a medication remains in your system depends on the half-life, or the time it takes for half of the drug to be processed. It\u2019s common for medications to stay in your body for four half-lives, says Joyce Oen-Hsiao, MD, an associate professor of medicine at Yale School of Medicine and director of Cardiac Rehabilitation Services at Yale-New Haven Hospital Heart & Vascular Center.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBenazepril has a half-life of 10 to 11 hours, so to be completely out of your system would take about 40 hours,\u201d Dr. Oen-Hsiao said. \u201cThe majority of the benazepril, about 90%, is out of the system within 24 hours.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After you take a benazepril dose<\/a>, the drug begins working quickly\u2014in just 30 minutes to an hour, <\/span>Dr. Oen-Hsiao<\/span><\/a> says. It becomes detectable in blood tests within one to two hours of taking the medication, though blood pressure readings may take a few days to lower.<\/span><\/p>\n

Factors that influence how long benazepril stays in your system<\/span><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s important to know how your body processes benazepril because it can affect how well the medication works, how often you take the medication, and when you are likely to experience side effects or drug interactions. Certain things can affect how quickly it leaves your body, including:<\/span><\/p>\n

Kidney and liver function<\/span><\/h3>\n

Kidney and liver function play a significant role in how long benazepril remains in the system. \u201cSince the liver is what metabolizes benazepril, poor liver function can cause higher levels of benazepril not metabolized to remain in the system,\u201d Dr. Oen-Hsiao says. Your healthcare provider may need to adjust <\/span>benazepril\u2019s dosage<\/span><\/a> if you have kidney problems or liver failure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Age<\/span><\/h3>\n

How your body processes benazepril changes as you age. <\/span>One study<\/span><\/a> found that older individuals experience a slightly longer half-life. This means benazepril stays in the body longer at the same dosage.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t

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Side effects and risks of benazepril<\/span><\/h2>\n

As with any medication, there are potential side effects of taking benazepril, though the medication is often well-tolerated with minimal or no side effects. The most common side effects of benazepril are low blood pressure (hypotension), headaches, and a dry cough. Anywhere between <\/span>5% and 35%<\/span><\/a> of individuals taking ACE inhibitors like benazepril experience a dry cough.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other possible <\/span>benazepril side effects<\/span><\/a> include:<\/span><\/p>\n