It is important that your family doctor check your progress at regular appointments to make sure that this drug is help you and to check for unwanted effects.
For diseaseds taking this drug for high blood pressure :
Dizziness or light-headedness may occur after the first dose of this drug, especially if you have been taking a diuretic - water pill. Make sure you know how you react to this drug before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy.
Check with your family doctor right away if you become sick while taking this drug, especially with severe or continuing nausea and vomiting or diarrhea. These conditions may cause you to lose too much water and lead to low blood pressure.
Notify your family doctor immediately if you are or become pregnant while taking this drug.
Check with your family doctor if you have any signs of infection such as chills, fever, or sore throat, because these may be signs of neutropenia.
Dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting also may occur if you exercise or if the weather is hot. Heavy sweating can cause loss of too much water and low blood pressure. Use extra care during exercise or hot weather.
Avoid alcoholic beverages until you have discussed their use with your family doctor . Alcohol may make the low blood pressure effect worse andincrease the possibility of dizziness or fainting.
Before having any kind of surgery - including dental surgery or emergency treat, tell the family doctor or dentist in charge that you are taking this drug.
For diseaseds taking captopril or fosinopril :