Fosinopril is a drug often used to control high blood pressure and to relieve symptoms of CHF. This eMedTV resource provides a detailed overview of this drug, with information on dosing guidelines, potential side effects, precautions, and more.
The most common side effects of fosinopril can include a cough, dizziness, and nausea. This eMedTV page covers these side effects as well as some of the more severe and rare side effects of fosinopril, such as weight gain and a decreased sex drive.
According to this eMedTV page, up to 2.2 percent of people with high blood pressure and up to 9.7 percent of people with congestive heart failure reported a cough while taking fosinopril. This page also explains when a fosinopril cough first appears.
This eMedTV article explains that in clinical trials, gradual weight gain was reported in less than 1 percent of the people who were taking fosinopril for congestive heart failure. This page offers an overview of fosinopril and weight gain.
This eMedTV article explains that in clinical trials documenting fosinopril sexual side effects, a decreased sex drive was reported in less than 1 percent of people. This page also explains what to do if you develop sexual side effects.
This eMedTV resource discusses fosinopril and dry eyes. This article explains that extensive clinical studies have shown that dry eyes are not a common or rare side effect of fosinopril. This Web page also gives some suggestions for dry eye relief.
Depression appears to be a rare complaint in people taking fosinopril. This portion of the eMedTV archives explores fosinopril and depression and covers potential depression symptoms, including feelings of hopelessness and thoughts of death.
This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at fosinopril uses, which include controlling high blood pressure and relieving the symptoms of congestive heart failure. This page also discusses how fosinopril works, as well as its off-label uses.
This eMedTV resource explains that for people with high blood pressure or congestive heart failure, the recommended starting fosinopril dose is 10 mg once a day. This article also outlines general fosinopril dosing guidelines.
This eMedTV segment warns people about potential fosinopril drug interactions, including interactions with potassium supplements, antacids, or diuretics. This page explains how these interactions can lead to problems.
This eMedTV article highlights some of the warnings and precautions with fosinopril, including information on topics such as allergic reactions, drug interactions, and liver failure. This page also explains who should not take fosinopril.
This eMedTV segment explores fosinopril and pregnancy. As this page explains, fosinopril is usually not recommended during pregnancy because it can potentially cause fetal problems such as developmental problems with the lungs.
Although it is rare, it is possible to overdose on fosinopril. This eMedTV resource describes the symptoms of a fosinopril overdose, including extremely low blood pressure, increased levels of sodium or potassium in the blood, and kidney failure.
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