Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are
pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Fosinopril could cause birth defects in the baby if you take the
medication during pregnancy. Use an effective form of birth control. Stop using this medication
and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.
Avoid taking an antacid within 2 hours before or after you take fosinopril.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can further lower your blood pressure and may increase
some of the side effects of fosinopril.
Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking fosinopril, unless
your doctor has told you to.
Vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating can cause you to become dehydrated. This can
lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking
fosinopril. Drink plenty of water daily while you are taking this medication.
What is fosinopril?
Fosinopril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin
converting enzyme.
Fosinopril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Fosinopril may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking fosinopril?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to fosinopril or to any other ACE
inhibitor, such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril
(Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril
(Altace), or trandolapril (Mavik).
Before using fosinopril, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use
fosinopril, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.
FDA pregnancy category D. Do not use this medication without
telling your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Fosinopril could cause birth
defects in the baby if you take the medication during pregnancy. Use an effective form of birth
control. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant
during treatment.
Fosinopril can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this
medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not give this medication to a child younger than 6 years old.
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