Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are
pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Perindopril 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 perindopril.
Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking perindopril, 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
perindopril. Drink plenty of water each day while you are taking this medication.
What is perindopril?
Perindopril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin
converting enzyme.
Perindopril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent heart attack
in people with coronary artery disease.
Perindopril may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking perindopril?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to perindopril or to any other ACE
inhibitor, such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril
(Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril
(Altace), or trandolapril (Mavik).
Before using perindopril, 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
perindopril, 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. Perindopril 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.
It is not known whether perindopril passes into breast milk or if it could harm a
nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a
baby.
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