Enalapril and Hydrochlorothiazide (Oral Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Blurred vision
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Chills
• Cold sweats
• Coma
• Confusion
• Decreased urine output
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Fainting
• Fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
• Headache
• Increased thirst
• Irritability
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle pain or cramps
• Nausea or vomiting
• Numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
• Rapid breathing
• Seizures
• Shortness of breath
• Sunken eyes
• Sweating
• Swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
• Thirst
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Weak pulse
• Wrinkled skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Cough
• Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
• Inability to have or keep an erection
• Lack or loss of strength
• Loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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