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from eMedTV.comDosage Information
The dose of Altace your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:- The medical condition being treated
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you may be taking.
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
(Click Altace Dosing for more information.)
Side Effects of Altace
As with any medicine, side effects can occur with Altace. However, not everyone who takes it will experience side effects. If people do develop side effects, in most cases, they are minor and require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.Common side effects include but are not limited to:
- Cough (see Altace Cough)
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Body weakness.
(Click Altace Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects you should report to your healthcare provider.)
You can also read about specific side effects in the following eMedTV articles:
- Altace and Weight Gain
- Altace and Impotence
- Altace and Dry Eyes
- Altace and Hair Thinning or Loss
- Depression and Altace.
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD