In this Article

• What is hydrochlorothiazide and fosinopril (Monopril HCT)?
• What are the possible side effects of hydrochlorothiazide and fosinopril (Monopril HCT)?
• What is the most important information I should know about hydrochlorothiazide and fosinopril (Monopril HCT)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking hydrochlorothiazide and fosinopril (Monopril HCT)?
• How should I take hydrochlorothiazide and fosinopril (Monopril HCT)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Monopril HCT)?
• What happens if I overdose (Monopril HCT)?
• What should I avoid while taking hydrochlorothiazide and fosinopril (Monopril HCT)?
• What other drugs will affect hydrochlorothiazide and fosinopril (Monopril HCT)?
• Where can I get more information?

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking hydrochlorothiazide and fosinopril (Monopril HCT)?

Do not use this medication if you are unable to urinate.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to any other ACE inhibitor, such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), or trandolapril (Mavik).

To make sure you can safely take hydrochlorothiazide and fosinopril, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

• kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
• liver disease;
• glaucoma;
• gout;
• lupus;
• diabetes; or
• an allergy to sulfa drugs or penicillin.

FDA pregnancy category D. Do not use this medication if you are pregnant. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Hydrochlorothiazide and fosinopril can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester. Use effective birth control while taking hydrochlorothiazide and fosinopril.

Hydrochlorothiazide and fosinopril can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are using hydrochlorothiazide and fosinopril.

How should I take hydrochlorothiazide and fosinopril (Monopril HCT)?

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.

Conditions that may cause very low blood pressure include: vomiting, diarrhea, heavy sweating, heart disease, dialysis, a low salt diet, or taking diuretics (water pills). Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink while taking hydrochlorothiazide and fosinopril. Tell your doctor if you have a prolonged illness that causes diarrhea or vomiting.

Your blood pressure will need to be checked often. Your blood and urine may also be tested if you have been vomiting or are dehydrated. Visit your doctor regularly.

If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using hydrochlorothiazide and fosinopril.

Hydrochlorothiazide can interfere with the results of a thyroid test. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using a thiazide diuretic.

If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medication even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.