Alapren 5mg is a brand name for enalapril, a medication commonly prescribed for high blood pressure and certain heart conditions. The side effects of enalapril 5mg can be categorized as common, less common, and serious.
Common side effects include:
- Dizziness or feeling lightheaded, especially when standing up[3]
- Weakness or fatigue[5]
- Dry, tickly cough that is not usually helped by cough medicine[5]
- Skin rash[3]
- Nausea[8]
- Headache[7]
Less common or rare side effects include:
- Blurred vision or visual disturbances[8]
- Palpitations or irregular heartbeat[8]
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)[8]
- Erectile dysfunction[8]
- Abdominal pain or stomach cramps[1]
- Fever or chills[1]
- Mouth or throat sores[1]
Serious side effects — seek medical attention if you experience:
- Allergic reactions (angioedema): Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat, hands, feet, or difficulty breathing. This is a medical emergency and requires immediate attention[1].
- Severe hypotension (low blood pressure): Fainting, extreme dizziness, confusion[1].
- Liver problems: Yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (jaundice), dark urine, light-colored stools, severe stomach pain[1][5].
- Kidney problems: Little or no urination, swelling of the feet or ankles, blood in urine, weight gain[3][5].
- High potassium: Muscle weakness, irregular heartbeat, numbness or tingling, shortness of breath[3][7].
- Bone marrow disorders: Sore throat, persistent fever, unusual bleeding, or increased infections[5].
- Pancreatitis: Severe stomach pain that may reach to the back[5].
- Severe skin reactions: Rash that spreads, skin pain, blistering and peeling[7].
Some side effects, such as dizziness or fatigue, are most common during the first days of treatment. Alcohol can increase these effects and should be consumed in moderation[8].
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