Let's take a minute to talk about your medication. 

This is benazepril, and you should take it as directed by your doctor, at the same time each day. 

Benazepril is often used to treat high blood pressure. This can help protect you from heart attacks, stroke, kidney failure and loss of eyesight. 

This medicine is usually well-tolerated, but side effects can occur, like headaches or fatigue. It can also make you lightheaded, so stand slowly after you've been sitting or lying down. These effects are normal if they are mild, and should go away. Also, some patients get a dry cough. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking it, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. 

You should call your doctor if you notice unusual changes to your body, like fainting, or a fever, cough or sore throat that doesn't go away. Also, get immediate help if you have problems breathing, or swelling, especially in your face or throat, because it could be a rare but serious allergic reaction. 

You should talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any non-prescription pain medicine or before using a salt-substitute. Also, it's important to stay hydrated, so drink adequate fluids, avoid prolonged sweating, and, tell your doctor if you have severe vomiting or diarrhea. Women should avoid becoming pregnant because this medicine can be unsafe for the baby. Call your doctor right away if you do. 

For best results, continue taking benazepril, and follow your doctor's advice about diet, exercise and checking your own blood pressure.