Vasotec Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Low Blood Pressure

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Cough
  • Dizziness

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Fever
  • High Levels Of Potassium In The Blood

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • Bronchitis
  • Diarrhea
  • Fainting
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Headache
  • Joint Pain
  • Low Energy
  • Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Taste Impairment
  • Trouble Breathing

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Blockage Of The Bile Duct That Resulting In High Bilirubin Levels
  • A Clot In The Lung
  • A Heart Attack
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Involving The Head And Neck Called Head And Neck Angioedema
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Involving The Intestines Called Intestinal Angioedema
  • Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
  • Acute Kidney Failure
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Blocked Bowels With Decreased Peristaltic Movement
  • Bronchospastic Lung Disease
  • Chest Pain
  • Damage To The Liver And Inflammation
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Fluid In The Lungs
  • High Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
  • Inflammation Of The Blood Vessels
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Muscle Inflammation
  • Pemphigus, A Type Of Skin Disorder
  • Pneumonia With High Amount Of Eosinophil White Blood Cells
  • Skin Rash With Sloughing
  • Slow Heartbeat
  • Swelling Of The Tongue
  • Throat Swelling
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
  • Vocal Cord Swelling

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Painful, Red Or Swollen Tongue
  • Black Tarry Stools
  • Blurred Vision
  • Confusion
  • Constipation
  • Cramps
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Depression
  • Drowsiness
  • Enlarged Breasts
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Hives
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Indigestion
  • Itching
  • Loss Of Muscle Coordination
  • Muscle Pain
  • No Sense Of Smell
  • Pink Eye
  • Raynaud's Phenomenon, A Condition Where Blood Vessels Constrict Too Much With Coldness Or Stress
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • The Inability To Have An Erection

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