Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are
pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Captopril could cause birth defects in the baby if you take the
medication during pregnancy. Use an effective form of birth control. Stop using this medication
and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can further lower your blood pressure and may increase
some of the side effects of captopril.
Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking captopril, unless
your doctor has told you to.
Vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating can cause you to become dehydrated. This can
lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking
captopril. Drink plenty of water each day while you are taking this medication.
What is captopril?
Captopril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin
converting enzyme.
Captopril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure,
kidney problems caused by diabetes, and to improve survival after a heart attack.
Captopril may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking captopril?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to captopril or to any other ACE
inhibitor, such as benazopril (Lotensin), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril
(Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril
(Altace), or trandolapril (Mavik).
Before using captopril, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use
captopril, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.
FDA pregnancy category D. Do not use this medication without
telling your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Captopril could cause birth
defects in the baby if you take the medication during pregnancy. Use an effective form of birth
control. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant
during treatment.
Captopril can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this
medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
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