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
For the treatment of high blood pressure
- Cough (2%)
- Dizziness (2%)
- Nausea or vomiting (1%)
For the treatment of heart failure
- Dizziness (12%)
- Cough (10%)
- Low blood pressure (4%)
- Muscle pain (3%)
- Nausea or vomiting (2%)
- Diarrhea (2%)
- Chest pain (2%)
- Upper respiratory tract infection (2%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Weakness or tiredness
- Sexual problems
- Trouble catching your breath
- Stomach pain
- Muscle cramps
- Swelling
- Trouble sleeping
Fosinopril serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Angioedema (severe swelling): swelling (in the face, arms or legs, lips, tongue, or throat); trouble breathing; wheezing; nausea; vomiting; severe stomach pain
- Dangerously low blood pressure: dizziness, lightheadedness, pale skin, feeling faint
- Serious kidney problems: urinating less often than usual; swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands; unexplained weight gain
- High blood potassium levels: nausea, muscle weakness, abnormal heartbeat
- Severe allergic reaction: swelling of your lips, tongue, throat, or face; trouble breathing; rash
Source: DailyMed
More on Fosinopril side effects
The following Fosinopril 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
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
pounding or rapid pulse
sweating
unusual tiredness or weakness
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
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.
