Enalapril 10 mg is commonly used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Like all medicines, it can cause side effects, though not everyone gets them.
Common side effects include:
- Dry, tickly cough[6][7]
- Dizziness or feeling lightheaded, especially after the first dose[3][6][7]
- Weakness or tiredness[1][3]
- Headache[2][5]
- Skin rash[3][5]
Serious side effects (seek medical help):
- Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat (angioedema), which may cause difficulty breathing or swallowing[1][3][4][5]
- Severe dizziness, fainting, or confusion (signs of low blood pressure)[1][3][4][5]
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), nausea, tummy pain (indicating possible liver problems)[1][3][7]
- Severe stomach pain extending to the back (might indicate pancreatitis)[7]
- Significant changes or reduction in urine output, blood in urine, or swollen ankles (signs of kidney issues)[3][7]
- Fever, sore throat, frequent infections, unusual bruising or bleeding (possible blood or bone marrow problems)[7]
- Irregular heartbeat or muscle weakness (can be related to high potassium levels)[3][4][5]
If you experience mild side effects such as a cough, these may go away with time. However, contact your doctor if the side effects are severe, don’t go away, or if you experience any serious symptoms. Do not take enalapril if you are pregnant or have a history of angioedema.[4]