Drug & supplement interaction

Asafoetida + Benazepril

Benazepril brand name: Lotensin.

Moderate Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated September 2026
The bottom line Moderate

Asafoetida has a moderate interaction with Benazepril. Evidence from animal research suggests that asafoetida has hypotensive effects.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Asafoetida and Benazepril

Here is the interaction we found between these two, with the evidence behind it.

Moderate

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS

Why this applies to Benazepril

Benazepril falls under ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS — the group Asafoetida interacts with.

Evidence from animal research suggests that asafoetida has hypotensive effects. Theoretically, concomitant use may increase therapeutic effects of antihypertensive therapy due to hypotensive activity of asafoetida. Some antihypertensive drugs include captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), losartan (Cozaar), valsartan (Diovan), diltiazem (Cardizem), Amlodipine (Norvasc), hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDiuril), furosemide (Lasix), and many others.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the simple version: benazepril (Lotensin) already works to bring your blood pressure down. Asafoetida, when taken in concentrated supplement form, may have a mild blood-pressure-lowering effect of its own. Put the two together and they could nudge your pressure a little lower than benazepril alone would. If that happens, you might feel lightheaded, dizzy, tired, or woozy when you stand up quickly.

I want to keep this in perspective, though. This concern comes only from animal studies, so it's theoretical, not something we see proven in people. The pinch of asafoetida you use as a cooking spice is very unlikely to matter. If you're considering a concentrated supplement, run it by your pharmacist or doctor first.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. Fatehi, M., Farifteh, F., and Fatehi-Hassanabad, Z. Antispasmodic and hypotensive effects of Ferula asafoetida gum extract. J Ethnopharmacol 2004;91(2-3):321-324. PubMed

What These Ratings Mean

Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.

Severity how clinically significant the interaction is
Major

Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.

Moderate

Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.

Minor

Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.

Likelihood how strong the evidence is that the interaction actually happens in people
  • LikelyWell-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction.
  • ProbableInteraction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
  • PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
  • UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
Evidence the quality of the studies behind the rating (graded A–D)
  • AHigh-quality meta-analysis (quantitative systematic review).
  • BCase-control study.
  • CConsensus.
  • DAnecdotal evidence.

These ratings are for information only. Never start, stop, or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Keep it in perspective

Asafoetida Also Interacts With Other Medications

Asafoetida has 288 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Benazepril one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 288 No known interaction 2,542 (incl. Benazepril)
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Questions About Asafoetida or Benazepril

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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Benazepril

This page covers Asafoetida only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Benazepril page lists 166 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), American Hellebore (major), American Mistletoe (major), Asarabacca (major) and Siberian Cocklebur (major).

By severity: 6 major · 136 moderate · 24 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Benazepril page

“Benazepril (Lotensin) lowers blood pressure, and most of the 166 supplements on this page pull on that same lever, either dropping your pressure further or pushing it back up and undoing the drug's work. Six carry a major rating and deserve your attention before everything else, among them activated charcoal, which can soak up your dos…”

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Taking Asafoetida as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 40 real supplement products containing Asafoetida, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Asafoetida. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Benazepril too, on top of Asafoetida — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Asafoetida and Benazepril Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Asafoetida
Top half

#619 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Benazepril
Steady interest

#1,883 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Supplement

About Asafoetida

What is Asafoetida?

Asafoetida
  • Digestive upset and gas
  • Bloating and stomach cramps
  • Irritable bowel symptoms
  • Respiratory complaints
  • Used as a cooking spice

Asafoetida is a strong-smelling plant resin used widely as a spice and in traditional medicine, mainly for digestive complaints. Solid human evidence for its medicinal benefits is limited, though it is generally considered safe in the small amounts used in cooking. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using concentrated supplements, and avoid them during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Read the full Asafoetida monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Benazepril

What Is Benazepril Used For?

Brand name: Lotensin

Benazepril — sold as Lotensin and under the generic names Benazepril and Benazepril Hydrochloride — is approved to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of serious cardiovascular events, including strokes and heart attacks.

It can be used on its own or combined with a thiazide diuretic (water pill) when blood pressure needs extra control. Lotensin is specifically indicated for the treatment of hypertension to lower blood pressure.

See full Benazepril drug information
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Other Drugs & Asafoetida

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Asafoetida — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

0Major
288Moderate
0Minor
2,541No known interaction
288 Moderate 2,541 No interaction
Moderate

288 interactions

Showing 60 of 288 moderate interactions — see all 288 on the Asafoetida page.

No interaction 2,541 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Asafoetida against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,541 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Asafoetida list.

See the full Asafoetida interactions page
See every supplement checked against Benazepril, ranked by severity
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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Taking Asafoetida and Benazepril Together: Common Questions

Can you take Asafoetida with Benazepril?
There is a moderate interaction, so it may be acceptable with monitoring or timing changes — but check with your pharmacist first. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Asafoetida and Benazepril interaction?
We rate it Moderate. This combination may require monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one. Consult your pharmacist before using them together.

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