WARNING: FETAL TOXICITY When pregnancy is detected, discontinue Capoten as soon as possible. Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury and death to the developing fetus. Before you start treatment with Capoten, talk to your doctor about all the medications you take, your allergies, your medical history, your health conditions, and your pregnancy or breastfeeding status., Capoten can cause angioedema (swelling under the skin) of the extremities, face, lips, mucous membranes, tongue, glottis, or larynx which can be life threatening. Seek emergency care right away if you experience any of these effects., Capoten can cause intestinal angioedema, which causes stomach pain with or without nausea or vomiting., Capoten can cause anaphylactoid reactions in patients undergoing desensitizing treatment with hymenoptera venom or with exposure to membranes., Capoten can cause low neutrophil count, a type of white blood cell, which can lead to infections., Capoten can cause kidney impairment in some patients., Capoten can cause proteinuria, the presence of protein in the urine, particularly in patients with previous kidney disease or those who received more than 150 mg a day of Capoten., Capoten can cause low blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure regularly., Capoten can cause liver failure, although it's rare. Seek emergency care right away if you develop yellowing of your skin or whites of your eyes, weakness, abdominal pain, or nausea., Capoten can cause increased potassium levels. You may be at risk if you have kidney problems, diabetes, or if you take potassium-sparing diuretics or medications or supplements that contain potassium., Capoten can cause a dry cough in some patients., Patients with aortic stenosis might be at risk of decreased coronary perfusion when treated with Capoten., Low blood pressure may occur during surgery or anesthesia in patients taking Capoten.
