Accupril is harmful to developing fetuses. If you are pregnant and taking accupril, discontinue immediately. If breastfeeding, accupril should be used with caution.
Accupril, in very rare cases, can cause liver failure and angioedema. Tell your doctor if you experience vomiting that does not go away, yellow skin and/or eyes, loss of appetite, painful urination, infrequent or no urination, increased speed of heart beat, or tingling like sensations in your hands or feet.
Dizziness is a side effect of accupril and if mixed with mind alternating drugs, can get quite severe. Do not drive if you feel this way. Talk to your doctor if you use cannabis and limit alcoholic beverages while using accupril.
Be aware if you are taking potassium supplements, by taking accupril you risk a higher potassium level. This could lead to a condition called hyperkalemia (excessively high potassium levels).
If you show signs of hives, intense stomach pain, or difficulty breathing, contact your doctor immediately as these could be signs of an allergic reaction. Some other signs may include swelling of your face and inner mouth.
Accupril could cause your blood pressure to drop too low if you are also on diuretics. You can either increase salt intake before starting accupril or discontinue the diuretics to avoid this from happening. This can also occur in people who are dehydrated and or have low blood sodium.
Vomiting, sweating and diarrhea are all possible side effects and if they are excessive, you could end up becoming dehydrated. This increases risk of lightheadedness as well as lower blood pressure as mentioned above.
Do not take accupril with aliskiren (Tekturna) as it could also cause low blood pressure, as well as increased blood potassium and damage to the kidneys..