Capoten Precautions and Warnings

An awareness of Capoten precautions and warnings before starting the medicine can help ensure a safe treatment process. Potential side effects include swelling of the head and neck, allergic reactions, and extreme low blood pressure. Other Captoten precautions and warnings pertain to women who are pregnant or nursing and people who are allergic to the drug or to any of the components used to make it.

Capoten Medication

Capoten: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking

Capoten^® (captopril) if you have:

Heart disease, including congestive heart failure, aortic stenosis, or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Liver disease, including cirrhosis
Kidney disease or kidney failure
Diabetes
Scleroderma
Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus or SLE)
A personal or family history of angioedema (swelling under the skin)
Any allergies, including allergies to ACE inhibitors, foods, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:

Are pregnant or trying to become pregnant (see Captopril and Pregnancy)
Are breastfeeding
Are on dialysis
Will be undergoing surgery or anesthesia.

Tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you are currently taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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