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Accupril Side
Effects: What Should I Expect?
 What are the
accupril side effects that may occur?
While the Accupril
side effects cannot be anticipated, if any develop or change in
intensity you should notify your doctor immediately. Only your doctor
can determine if it is safe to continue taking this high blood
pressure medication in spite of the side effects.
More common
accupril side effects:
Headache and
dizziness
Less common
accupril side effects:
Abdominal pain,
coughing, fatigue, nausea, vomiting
Rare side effects:
Although rare,
some of the following accupril side effects may occur: angina (severe
chest pain), back pain, bleeding in the stomach or intestines,
bronchitis, changes in heart rhythm, constipation, depression, dimmed
vision, dizziness when first standing up, dry mouth or throat,
extremely high blood pressure, fainting, hair loss, heart attack,
heart failure, hepatitis, high potassium, impotence, increased blood
pressure, increased sweating, inflammation of the pancreas,
inflammation of the sinuses, insomnia, itching, kidney failure,
nervousness, numbness/tingling, palpitations, rapid heartbeat,
sensitivity to light, severe allergic reactions, skin peeling,
sleepiness, sore throat, stroke, swelling of the mouth and throat,
vague feeling of illness, vertigo
In addition to the
accupril side effects mentioned above, this medication should not be
prescribed under the following conditions:
If you're
sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to accupril or
similar drugs such as Vasotec or Capoten, you should not take this
medication for high blood pressure. You should always make sure your
doctor's well aware of any drug reactions that you've experienced in
addition to the previously mentioned accupril side effects.
Adapted from
The PDR Family Guide to Prescription Drugs
Additional Information and
webpage by Paul Susic MA Licensed
Psychologist Ph.D. Candidate
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