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PREGNANCY: ACE inhibitors, including fosinopril, can be harmful to the fetus and should not be taken by pregnant women.

NURSING MOTHERS: Fosinopril is secreted in breast milk and is not recommended for nursing mothers.

SIDE EFFECTS: Fosinopril is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects are headache, cough, dizziness, diarrhea, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and increase in potassium levels. Sexual dysfunction and abnormal liver tests also occur. Impairment of kidney function has been reported with ACE inhibitors, especially in patients with severe heart failure or kidney disease. Serious, but fortunately very rare side effects include liver failure, low white blood cell counts (neutropenia) and angioedema (swelling of lips and throat that can obstruct breathing).

Reference: FDA Prescribing Information

Last Editorial Review: 10/12/2009

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