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What is Altace used for? 

Altace uses are to treat hypertension or high blood pressure. Reducing high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, kidney problems, and heart attacks. This medication is also used to increase survival chances after a heart attack.  

This medication is also used to treat heart failure in people who have had a recent heart attack. This medication is an ACE inhibitor and relaxes your blood vessels so blood can flow freely.   

How to take Altace  

This medication is taken orally with or without food. The tablet must be swallowed whole. As directed by your doctor or another healthcare professional, this medication is usually taken once every day. Altace dosage will be based on your response to treatment and medical history.  

To reduce the risk of side effects, your doctor may recommend starting this medication at a low dose and gradually increasing it. Be sure to follow your doctor’s instructions.

Caution 

Before you use Altace medication, tell your doctor or healthcare provider if you are allergic to this medication or similar ACE inhibitors such as Benazepril. Altace can cause allergic reactions due to its inactive ingredients. 

Before using the Altace generic, your medical history must be disclosed by your doctor. This may include:  

• High levels of potassium in the blood  
• Blood filtering procedures such as LDL apheresis
• Dialysis
• Allergic reactions (including swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat)  

Diarrhea, vomiting, or too much sweating, may result in an increased risk of lightheadedness, and consistent diarrhea may result in severe dehydration. Make sure to drink fluids regularly as told by your doctor or pharmacist.  

Before surgery, prescription or non-prescription medication and herbal products should be disclosed to your doctor.  

Older people taking this medication may be more sensitive to its side effects, such as significant increases in potassium levels and dizziness.  

Pregnant women should not use Altace as it can harm the unborn child. If you get pregnant, contact your doctor or healthcare provider immediately. It is still unknown if Altace passes into breastmilk; talk to your doctor before you consider breastfeeding. 

Altace side effects 

• Lightheadedness  
• Dizziness
• Dry cough
• Tiredness   

If you experience these effects, notify your doctor promptly. For more information about the side effects, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. 

Serious side effects 

• Symptoms of a high potassium blood level such as muscle weakness  
• Slow/irregular heartbeat  
• Fainting  
• Rare and possibly fatal cause for liver problems  
• Dark urine
• Yellowing eyes and skin
• Persistent nausea
• Vomiting
• Severe stomach/abdominal pain 

Allergic reactions 

Allergic reactions to Altace include:  

• Rash  
• Itching  
• Swelling (especially on the tongue, face, and throat)
• Severe dizziness
• Trouble breathing  

These effects are infrequent, but you must seek medical attention immediately if it occurs. 

How much does this Altace cost in Canada? 

The pharmacy will heavily influence the cost of this medication from where you order this medication. For further info on this topic, refer to our prices above. 

FAQs 

What is Altace used to treat? 

This medication is used to treat hypertension or high blood pressure. Decreasing blood pressure helps reduce your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.  

What is the best time to take Altace? 

The action of blood pressure medication peaks within 4 to 15 hours after you take a dose.  

Is Altace an ACE inhibitor? 

Altace is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme. This medication treats high blood pressure. Do not use this medication while pregnant.