Do NOT take Vasotec if you are pregnant. Vasotec can cause injury and possibly death to a fetus when used after the third month of pregnancy. Talk with your doctor at once if you suspect that you are pregnant.

Enalapril (Vasotec) is in a class of medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.

Take Enalapril (Vasotec) exactly as directed.

Talk to your doctor before using salt substitutes containing potassium. If your doctor prescribes a low-salt or low-sodium diet, follow these directions carefully.

Enalapril may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

cough
difficulty breathing or swallowing
dizziness
fainting
fever, sore throat, chills, and other signs of infection
hoarseness
lightheadedness
rash
swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
weakness
yellowing of the skin or eyes

Enalapril (Vasotec) may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

Diuretics (eg, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide) because excessive decreases in blood pressure may occur, which may cause dizziness, especially upon standing, or fainting
Dextran sulfate because it may increase the risk of allergic reaction (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue) and lightheadedness upon standing
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, aspirin, indomethacin) because the effectiveness of Enalapril (Vasotec) may be decreased and the risk of kidney damage may be increased
Lithium or thiopurines (eg, azathioprine) because the risk of serious side effects may be increased by Enalapril (Vasotec)
Oral diabetes medicine (eg, glyburide) because side effects, including a low blood sugar level (eg, hunger, shakiness or weakness, dizziness, headache, sweating), may be increased by Enalapril (Vasotec)
Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics (eg, amiloride) may cause high blood potassium levels (eg, listlessness, confusion, abnormal skin sensations of the arms and legs, heaviness of the limbs, slow or irregular heartbeat, or stopping of the heart) when used with Enalapril (Vasotec)

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Enalapril (Vasotec) may interact with other medicines that you take.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.

If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding

if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement

if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

if you have or have ever had liver or kidney problems or kidney transplantation

if you are receiving dialysis

if you have bone marrow suppression, low blood counts, low blood sodium, high blood potassium, porphyria (a blood disease), giant hives, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus), scleroderma, or a collagen vascular disease

if you have narrowing or hardening of the arteries of the brain or heart, chest pain, or discomfort known as angina

Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Treating high blood pressure, heart failure, and other heart problems.

Enalapril (Vasotec) may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information

Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture.

Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Enalapril (Vasotec) before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.

If you have any questions about Enalapril (Vasotec), please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.