AltaceGeneric Name:ramipril Revised:4/1/2000  | Table of Contents |
OverviewSide Effects and InteractionsTaking the MedicineSpecial Precautions | Side Effects and Interactions |
ACE inhibitors, including Altace, can reduce kidney function, particularly in people who already have kidney problems. Regular monitoring for both kidney and liver is essential.
People on Altace have experienced headache, dizziness, fatigue, a dry persistent cough not relieved by cough medicine, or nausea.
Other side effects reported include chest pain, palpitations, digestive disturbances, skin rash, anxiety, joint aches and impotence.
In rare cases a serious blood disorder has developed.
Altace, like other ACE inhibitors, is not recommended during pregnancy. If you suspect you have become pregnant, contact the doctor promptly.
In general, it is important to avoid potassium supplements, including low-sodium salt substitutes, when taking a drug like Altace.
Diuretics such as Dyazide, Aldactazide and Moduretic which preserve potassium can also cause dangerous elevations in potassium when taken with Altace.
Other diuretics may also interact with Altace. So might the psychiatric drug lithium.
Check with your doctor and pharmacist to make sure Altace is safe in combination with any other drugs you take.
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