The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Headache (7%)
- Cough (6%)
- Tiredness (4%)
- Dizziness (3%)
- Upper respiratory infection (e.g., common cold; 2%)
- Muscle, bone, or joint pain (2%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Gout
- Dry mouth
- Weakness
- Swelling of the hands or ankles
- Flushing
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion or heartburn
- Stomach pain
- Feeling the need to urinate more often
- Electrolyte disturbances
Fosinopril/HCTZ serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Angioedema (severe swelling): swelling of the face, arms or legs, lips, tongue, or throat
- Allergic reactions: hives, rash, blisters, swelling of the lips or tongue, difficulty breathing, skin reddening
- Low blood pressure: dizziness, tiredness, feeling faint, confusion
- Kidney problems: urinating less often than usual
- Liver problems: yellowing of the skin or eyes, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, confusion
Source: DailyMed
The following Fosinopril/HCTZ side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
Blurred vision
chest pain or discomfort
chills
cold sweats
confusion
decreased urination
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
fainting
fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
muscle cramps or pain
numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands or feet
rapid breathing
seizures
sunken eyes
sweating
thirst
trembling
unusual tiredness or weakness
weakness and heaviness of legs
wrinkled skin
Incidence not known
Persistent non-healing sore
pink growth
reddish patch or irritated area
shiny bump
white, yellow or waxy scar-like area
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Less common
Body aches or pain
difficult breathing
ear congestion
headache
loss of voice
muscle or bone pain
runny or stuffy nose
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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