CaptoprilOther Brand Names: Capoten Revised:4/1/2000 
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OverviewSide Effects and InteractionsTaking the MedicineSpecial Precautions | Side Effects and Interactions |
Capoten can cause a number of uncomfortable side effects.
Be alert for skin rash, itching, an annoying dry cough, fast or irregular heart beats, chest pain, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, insomnia, fatigue, dizziness and headache.
The skin may be more vulnerable to sunburn.
An unusual adverse effect of Capoten may be loss of taste. Fortunately, this sense may return to normal after a few months.
Report any symptoms or suspected side effects without delay.
People with kidney problems must be monitored extremely carefully, as Capoten can make kidney function worse. Even normal people should have kidneys checked periodically.
A number of compounds can interact with Capoten, especially potassium and potassium-sparing diuretics.
It is usually best 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 with Capoten include aspirin and the arthritis medicine Indocin, the gout medicine Zyloprim, and the depression drug lithium.
Check with your doctor and pharmacist to make sure Capoten is safe in combination with any other drugs you take.
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