People's Pharmacy

Vasotec

Generic Name:enalapril

Revised:4/1/2000

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Side Effects and Interactions

Vasotec can cause a number of uncomfortable side effects.

Be alert for a skin rash, itching, sweating, an annoying dry cough, fast or irregular heart beats, chest pain, nausea, diarrhea, muscle cramps, vomiting, insomnia, fatigue, dizziness, nervousness, and headache.

Report any symptoms or suspected side effects without delay.

People with kidney problems must be monitored extremely carefully, as Vasotec can make kidney function worse. The doctor will check the urine to see if it contains protein.

It's wise for everyone on Vasotec to have their physicians monitor the kidneys periodically.

There are a number of compounds that can interact with Vasotec. In general it is important to avoid potassium supplements, including low-sodium salt substitutes.

Diuretics such as Dyazide, Aldactazide and Moduretic which preserve potassium can also cause dangerous elevations in potassium.

Other drugs that can interact adversely with Vasotec include lithium, aspirin and the arthritis medicine Indocin.

The gout medicine Zyloprim and the transplant drug Sandimmune may present special hazards in combination with Vasotec.

Check with your doctor and pharmacist to make sure Vasotec is safe in combination with any other drugs you take.