Uniretic

• Side effects may include:
  Abdominal pain, back pain, bronchitis, chest pain, cough, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, fever, flu symptoms, headache, impotence, increased blood sugar, indigestion, infection, inflammation of the nasal passages, pain, rash, sinus inflammation, sore throat, swelling, tension, upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, vertigo

Why should Uniretic not be prescribed?

Do not take Uniretic if you've had a severe reaction called angioedema (swelling of the face, arms, legs, and throat) to any other ACE inhibitor (for example, Capoten, Prinivil, or Zestril). Avoid this drug, too, if you've had an allergic reaction to either of its ingredients, or to any sulfa drug. (Allergic reactions to Uniretic are more likely if you have a history of allergy or bronchial asthma.)

If you have problems with urination, do not take this drug.

Special warnings about Uniretic

Contact your doctor immediately if you develop swelling around your lips, tongue, or throat, or in your arms and legs, or if you begin to have difficulty breathing or swallowing. You may need emergency room treatment.

If you have poor kidneys, use Uniretic with caution. For people with severe kidney disease, Uniretic is not recommended at all. Your doctor should test your kidney function at the start of treatment, and continue to monitor it as long as you take the drug.

Uniretic can cause light-headedness, especially during the first few days of treatment. If you faint, stop taking the medication and call your doctor immediately.

Uniretic can cause a severe drop in blood pressure if you lose too much liquid through excessive sweating, severe diarrhea, or vomiting. Contact your doctor immediately if you develop one of these problems.

Low blood pressure is especially dangerous if you have congestive heart failure or other heart conditions. Your doctor should monitor your pressure with extra care if that's the case.

This drug should be used with caution if you are on dialysis. There have been reports of extreme allergic reactions during dialysis in people taking ACE inhibitors such as the one in Uniretic. A severe reaction is also more likely if you've ever had desensitization treatments with bee or wasp venom.