Altace Side Effects

Common Altace Side Effects When Used for Heart Failure

Altace also has been studied extensively in clinical trials for people with congestive heart failure. The most common Altace side effects observed, occurring in more than 1 percent of people with heart failure following a recent heart attack, were:
 
  • Low blood pressure -- in up to 11 percent of people
  • Cough -- up to 8 percent
  • Dizziness -- up to 4 percent
  • Chest pain -- up to 3 percent
  • Nausea -- up to 2 percent
  • Fainting (syncope) -- up to 2 percent
  • Vomiting -- up to 2 percent
  • Sensation of spinning (vertigo) -- up to 2 percent.
     

Side Effects of Altace to Report

When taking Altace, there are a number of side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider. These include but are not limited to:
 
  • Unexplained swelling of the head or neck (including the face, lips, tongue, or throat)
  • Unexplained swelling of the hands and/or feet
  • Unexplained skin rash
  • Itching
  • Unexplained blisters or peeling of the skin
  • Wheezing
  • Difficulty breathing or swallowing
  • Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting spells
  • Stomach pain, with or without vomiting
  • Any symptoms that might suggest an infection, such as a fever or sore throat
  • Decreases in the amount of urine produced.
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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