Enalapril: how to take it safely
Renitec
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Lowers high blood pressure and treats heart failure.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow with water.
- Keep taking it even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.
When to take it
Take it at the same time every day.
Take it with
With or without food.
What to avoid
- Pregnancy. Tell your doctor straight away if you are pregnant or planning to be.
- Potassium supplements and salt substitutes, unless your doctor says so.
- Regular anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen or diclofenac.
- Becoming dehydrated (vomiting, diarrhoea).
Possible side effects
A dry, persistent cough, dizziness, tiredness.
Get help if
Swelling of the lips, face, tongue or throat: get urgent help. Fainting or passing very little urine: see a doctor.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.