Altace is an ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and to improve survival after a heart attack. It works by relaxing blood vessels and decreasing blood volume.

Always follow your doctor’s instructions and use Altace exactly as prescribed.

• Take with or without food.
• You may be easily dehydrated while taking Altace. Take care to drink enough water and call your doctor if you have excessive sweating, ongoing vomiting or diarrhea.
• High blood pressure often comes with no symptoms. Continue use even if you feel well.

Don’t use Altace if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not use Altace if you have had angioedema or within 36 hours of taking medicine that contains sacubatril.

If you have diabetes, do not take Altace together with medications that contain aliskiren (Tekturna, Tekamlo).

Before taking Altace, inform your doctor if you have any of the following:

• Kidney or liver disease
• Connective tissue diseases (Marfan syndrome, Sjogren’s syndrome, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma)
• If you are also taking telmisartan

Common side effects of Altace include:

• Headache
• Dizziness, weakness, tiredness
• Cough

Contact your doctor if you experience these more serious side effects:

• Feeling light headed or passing out
• Flu symptoms (fever, chills, sore throat)
• Producing little or no urine
• Jaundice
• High potassium – weakness, nausea, slow heart rate, loss of movement

Can I drink alcohol while taking Altace?

Drinking alcohol can lower your blood pressure, and may increase side effects of Altace like dizziness and tiredness. Use alcohol carefully and inform your doctor of any adverse effects.