Get Informed: Captopril
Active Ingredient(s)
Captopril
What does it do?
This product is used in the treatment of high blood pressure, Congestive Heart Failure, diabetic neuropathy, and acute heart attack. It is an ACE inhibitor.
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Mar-20 3:48 PM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Mar-20 9:02 PM
Other Names
- Captopril
- Capoten
- Acepril
- Ecopace
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category:
- D
Black Box Warning
This product has a black box warning relating to its risk of fetal death in pregnancy.
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 06 Apr 1981
- Est US Patients*
- 120,900
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Captopril or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Recent alerts for Captopril
There have been no iGuard.org alerts regarding Captopril during the past year.
Captopril Safety Report
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What is Captopril used for?
iGuard is currently tracking more than 800 patients that use Captopril (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| High Blood Pressure | 72% | 
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| Heart Failure/Edema | 11% |
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| Heart Disease/Stroke Prevention | 6% |
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| Heart Valve Problems | 3% |
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| Kidney Stones | 3% |
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| Kidney Protection | 3% | 
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| Other | 3% |
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How well does Captopril work?
iGuard regularly polls our more than 800 users taking Captopril (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 77%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Captopril outweigh the bad things.
- 5%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Captopril.
Common Side Effects of Captopril
iGuard regularly polls our more than 800 users taking Captopril (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
17% of patients experience side-effects on Captopril
< 1% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Captopril
Most Common Side Effects...
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Cough
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Sweating
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Dryness
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Fatigue
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Dizziness
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= 10%
Global Patient Feedback for Captopril ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I started taking Captropril June 21 and lost all sense of taste the following month. I am now in my fifth week without any taste. I stopped taking this drug last Tuesday and still have not regained my taste at all. I think this should definitely be added as a "terrible" side effect. I am having to force myself to eat because I can't taste anything and food just about gags me when I have to chew something. This has been a terrible experience. I finally had to go to an ear,nose and throat specialist to find out exactly what was causing this and after tests this was determined that Captropril was the culprit. I have no idea when my taste will return and if it will return fully.
68 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-08-18 10:24:07
Question/Comment:
Replaced my Atacand with Captopril last two months. Does not control my BP as well as previous med. However, cost factor $241 vs. $21 for 3 months is a great factor. Dr. says will not increase 12.5 dose. Will keep him advised of readings as they are above 120. Botton # is ok.
71 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-04-23 11:10:07
Question/Comment:
I used Topril for over 5 years to treat slightly elevated blood pressure. Usually I'm given the generic form of the drug and have not experienced any side effects. Both the Topril and the generic seem to be doing a great job in lowing my blood pressure.
62 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-03-19 22:39:22
Question/Comment:
Been using Captropril for about 8 years with no side effects, been using in conjunction with Baclofenf for about 3 years, no known side effects
41 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2008-12-12 11:58:58
iGuard Answer/Reply:
At first , when taking Captopril it lowered my blood pressure too much. Yet, after my body adjusted to the Captopril I found it a
valuable medication to take along with my Coreg & Digi.
Posted: 2009-03-19 14:00:45
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