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What are the side effects of ACE inhibitors?

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are a class of drugs commonly prescribed for high blood pressure and heart failure. They also prevent heart damage following a heart attack and reduce the risk of kidney problems in people with diabetes. ACE inhibitors include benazepril (brand name Lotensin), captopril >(Capoten), enalapril >(Vasotec), fosinopril >(Monopril), lisinopril (>Prinivil or >(Zestril), moexipril >(Univasc), quinapril > (Accupril), ramipril >(Altace), perindopril >(Aceon), and trandolapril >(Mavik).

Most people tolerate ACE inhibitors well, with few side effects. The most common side effects include dry cough, headache, and dizziness. ACE inhibitors may sometimes cause elevated amounts of potassium in the blood. Your doctor can do blood tests to monitor your potassium levels. Rare side effects include skin rash, kidney problems, and swelling of the face, lips, and throat. Notify your doctor right away if you experience any of these side effects.

Sources:
Applied Therapeutics: The Clinical Use of Drugs. Applied Therapeutics, 1995.
Drug Facts and Comparisons. Facts & Comparisons, 2006.
Micromedex® Healthcare Series. Thomson Micromedex, 2006.
Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach. Appleton & Lange, 1999.
Medline Plus. Medline, 2006.

This answer prepared 11/14/2000.
This information updated 2/7/2007.

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