Why VASOTEC* (Enalapril maleate ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of VASOTEC: satisfied (average rating score: 3.26)
(based on 35 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** VASOTEC
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hypertension* | 8 |
| 2 | Blood pressure* | 1 |
| 3 | Bipolar ii disorder | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of VASOTEC **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cough | 8 |
| 2 | Dizziness* | 5 |
| 3 | Fatigue* | 4 |
| 4 | Dry skin | 3 |
| 5 | Swelling | 2 |
| 6 | Oedema | 2 |
| 7 | Drug ineffective* | 2 |
| 8 | Adverse event | 1 |
| 9 | Lethargy | 1 |
| 10 | Blood pressure decreased | 1 |
| 11 | Erythema multiforme | 1 |
| 12 | Flatulence | 1 |
| 13 | Upper-airway cough syndrome | 1 |
| 14 | Nervousness | 1 |
| 15 | Fear | 1 |
| 16 | Pain* | 1 |
| 17 | Hepatitis | 1 |
| 18 | Convulsion | 1 |
| 19 | Musculoskeletal discomfort | 1 |
| 20 | Vomiting* | 1 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for VASOTEC
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Enalapril maleate (Vasotec, Enalapril, Xanef, Enalaprilat)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com