Enalapril Maleate possible side effects
This post is being prepared to document the side effects of enalapril maleate, my hypertension maintenance drug. As with all other medications, this type of drug may bring side effects which is thoroughly discussed in this site . USES: This drug belongs to a group of medications called ACE inhibitors . It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children. It works by relaxing blood vessels, causing them to widen. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. This medication is also used with other drugs (e.g., "water pills"/diuretics, digoxin ) to treat congestive heart failure . OTHER USES: This medication may also be used to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. SIDE EFFECTS: You may experience headache , dizziness, light-headedness, weakness, nausea, dry cough or blurred vision as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your docto