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Angiotensin-converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors and Hydrochlorothiazide (Systemic)

Angiotensin-converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors and Hydrochlorothiazide | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects | Additional Information


Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Seek medical attention immediately or call your doctor if any of the following side effects occur:

    Rare

      Swelling of face, mouth, hands, or feet; trouble in swallowing or breathing (sudden); hoarseness; fever and chills

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

    Less common

      Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting; skin rash, with or without itching, fever, or joint pain

    Rare

      Chest pain; joint pain; lower back or side pain; stomach pain (severe) with nausea and vomiting; unusual bleeding or bruising; yellow eyes or skin

    Signs and symptoms of too much or too little potassium in the body

      Dryness of mouth; increased thirst; irregular heartbeat; mood or mental changes; muscle cramps or pain; numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips; weakness or heaviness of legs; weak pulse

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

    More common

      Cough (dry, persistent)

    Less common

      Diarrhea; headache; increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight (skin rash, itching, redness or other discoloration of skin or severe sunburn after exposure to sunlight); loss of appetite; loss of taste; stomach upset; unusual tiredness

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.


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Date Revised: 06/20/2000









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