| What is Enalapril?
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Enalapril is a high blood pressure medication known as an ACE inhibitor. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Enalapril?
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Enalapril side effects may include abdominal pain, abnormal dreams, abnormal skin sensations such as numbness or prickling, anaphylactoid reactions, angina pectoris, angioedema, asthma, blisters, blood abnormalities, blood clots or foreign material in the lungs, blurred vision, breast enlargement in males, bronchitis, confusion, constipation, cough, dark, tarry stool containing blood, decreased urination, depression, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, difficulty sleeping, digestive difficulty and stomach discomfort, dizziness, dizziness upon standing, dry eyes, dry mouth, excessive perspiration, fainting, fatigue, flank pain, fluid in lungs, flushing, hair loss, headache, heart palpitations, heart rhythm disturbances, hepatitis, herpes zoster, hives, impotence, inflammation of the mouth, inflammation of the tongue, itching, lack of muscle coordination, liver failure, loss of appetite, loss of sense of smell, low blood pressure, low blood pressure upon standing, muscle cramps, nausea, nervousness, pinkeye (conjunctivitis), pneumonia, pounding heartbeat, rapid or slow heartbeat, rash, Raynaud's phenomenon (in which the fingers periodically turn pale, then blue), red skin (like sunburn), ringing in ears, runny nose, sensitivity to light, sleepiness, sore throat and hoarseness, stroke, taste alteration, tearing, tingling or pins and needles or burning sensation, upper respiratory infection, upset stomach, urinary tract infection, vertigo, vomiting, weakness,
and wheezing. If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. |
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| How is Enalapril taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Enalapril provided by your doctor. Enalapril
can be taken with or without food. Do not use salt substitutes containing potassium without first consulting your doctor.
If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.
Do not take
two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Enalapril with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Enalapril. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining
Enalapril with diuretics, lithium, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,
potassium-containing salt substitutes, potassium-sparing diuretics, or
potassium supplements. |
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| How should I store Enalapril?
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Store Enalapril at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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