Moexipril (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:

Less common
  • Blurred vision
  • Chills
  • Confusion
  • Cough
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
  • Fever
  • General feeling of discomfort or illness
  • Headache
  • Joint pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Muscle aches and pains
  • Nausea
  • Runny nose
  • Shivering
  • Sore throat
  • Sweating
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness
  • Vomiting

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:

More common
  • Cough increased
Less common
  • Body aches or pain
  • Congestion
  • Difficulty in moving
  • Dizziness
  • Dryness or soreness of throat
  • Feeling of warmth
  • Hoarseness
  • Muscle cramping
  • Muscle stiffness
  • Rash
  • Redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
  • Swollen joints
  • Tender, swollen glands in neck
  • Trouble swallowing
  • Voice changes

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.

Precautions
DR602051 Portions of this document last updated: Dec. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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