Captopril (Capoten) is a medication that is used to treat high blood pressure. Check it out, and find out if it’s right for you.
What is Captopril (Capoten), and what does it do?
Captopril (Capoten) is a first-line treatment for high blood pressure. It is also used to treat heart failure and kidney difficulties in persons who have diabetes.
Captopril (Capoten) is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It inhibits a substance in your body that tightens blood vessels. Your blood vessels will then relax, and your blood pressure will decrease as a result.
What dosages of Captopril (Capoten) are available?
The following are available dosages and forms of Captopril (Capoten):
Tablets
- 12.5 mg
- 25 mg
- 50 mg
- 100 mg
What side effects are common with taking Captopril (Capoten)?
The most common side effects of Captopril (Capoten) are:
- Fast heartbeat
- Cough
- Decreased taste ability
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
Some people experience more serious side effects from Captopril (Capoten), including:
- Swelling of parts of the face, arms, ad legs
- Chest pain
- Hives
- Rash
- Mouth sores
- Fever
- Stomach pain
If you are taking Captopril (Capoten), and you start to experience side effects, contact your doctor immediately.
Does Captopril (Capoten) interact with other medications?
Captopril (Capoten) has been known to interact poorly with other medications, supplements and herbs.
When taking Captopril (Capoten), you should avoid taking:
- Cough and cold medicines
- Ibuprofen or other NSAIDs
- Naproxen sodium
Who should NOT take Captopril (Capoten)?
Not all people can take Captopril (Capoten). Captopril (Capoten) may not be a good choice if you have:
- An allergy to Captopril or similar medications
- Kidney and liver disease
- Diabetes
What drugs are similar to Captopril (Capoten)?
Other drugs that are similar to Captopril (Capoten) include:
Does Captopril (Capoten) have a generic form?
Captopril is a generic drug that is prescribed to treat high blood pressure. Capoten is its brand name form.
What is the price of Captopril (Capoten) without insurance?
The average retail price of Captopril (Capoten) without insurance is $85.86.
NSURx can help you get this drug for a cheaper price. Look up Captopril (Capoten) on NSUR’s NSURx price look-up tool to find the pharmacy nearest to you with the lowest price.
How can I save money on Captopril (Capoten)?
NSUR offers a prescription discount card called NSURx to help you save money on your Captopril (Capoten) prescriptions.
Simply present your NSURx card to the pharmacist the next time you fill a prescription of Captopril (Capoten) at your local pharmacy, and you could save up to 80% on your prescription costs! Moreover, every time you fill a prescription using NSURx, you will receive NSUR Coin as a reward, which you can use to buy goods and services on our health and wellness shopping platform.
Over 35,000 pharmacies accept NSURx prescriptions, including major chains like Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart and smaller, independent retailers in your neighborhood.
There is no limit on the number of prescriptions you can fill using NSURx or the frequency at which you can fill them. You can even use NSURx to get discounts on other prescriptions for your friends and family (including pets!).
Visit NSURx’s price lookup tool to see how much you can start saving today on your Captopril (Capoten) prescriptions and to find the nearest pharmacy to you that accepts NSURx, or call +1 (855) 917-6216. Most users have a pharmacy within 2 miles of their home that takes NSURx.
