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Monopril Medication
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Monopril® (fosinopril sodium) to treat the following conditions:
Monopril works by causing the blood vessels to relax, which allows more blood to flow through them.
This prescription medication comes in the form of a tablet that is taken once daily. It is generally well tolerated; however, as with any drug, side effects are possible. In clinical studies, common side effects included:
- Dizziness
- Cough
- Nausea.
(Click Monopril for more details about how the medication works. This full-length article also covers important topics to discuss with your healthcare provider before starting treatment.)
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD