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
- Cough (35%)
- Dizziness (23%)
- Higher uric acid levels (15%)
- Low blood pressure (11%)
Please note: The side effects above were reported by people taking this medication to lower the risk of death and hospitalization in certain heart failures after recent heart attack.
Less Common Side Effects
- Indigestion
- Fainting
- Slow heart rate
- Muscle pain
Trandolapril 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
- 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
- Serious liver problems: swelling of your stomach, yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes, confusion, dark or brown urine
Source: DailyMed
The following Trandolapril 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:
More common
Blurred vision
confusion
difficulty with breathing
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
fainting
irregular heartbeat
nervousness
numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
stomach pain
sweating
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
weakness or heaviness of the legs
Less common
Chest pain or discomfort
cool, sweaty skin
difficulty with speaking
double vision
inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
numbness and tingling around the mouth
seizures
slow heartbeat
stomach cramps
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:
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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