Capoten 25 mg

Capoten is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.
Capoten is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure, kidney problems caused by diabetes, and to improve survival after a heart attack.

How to use:
Take Capoten exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication. Take each dose with a full glass of water. Capoten is usually taken 1 hour before meals. Follow your doctor's instructions.
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 Capoten. Drink plenty of water each day while you are taking this medication.
To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood pressure will need to be checked on a regular basis. Your kidney or liver function may also need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor. If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are taking Capoten. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.
If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medication even if you feel fine. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.

Side effects:

- If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Capoten and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:

    * an allergic reaction: hives);
    * difficulty breathing;
    * little or no urine;
    * chest pain;
    * severe dizziness or fainting; or
    * signs of an infection including a sore throat or a fever.

- Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Capoten and talk to your doctor if you experience

    * headache;
    * mild dizziness or lightheadedness;
    * fatigue;
    * dry, tickling cough;
    * anxiety or depression;
    * numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, arms, or legs;
    * upset stomach;
    * taste disturbances; or
    * a rash.