About Aceon
January 8, 2008
Aceon is a major brand name in a class of drug referred to as ace inhibitors whose purpose is to reduce blood pressure in people who suffer from hypertension.
How Aceon works
Aceon helps by lowering the patient’s blood pressure. It does this by reducing the resistance to blood flow that is often present in the veins when a patient has hypertension or other heart conditions.
The usual starting dosage is 4 milligrams daily, taken as a single dose or divided into two smaller doses. Your doctor may increase the dosage until your blood pressure is under control, up to a maximum of 16 milligrams per day. A dose of 4 to 8 milligrams a day is usually sufficient.
If your blood pressure is not adequately controlled with Aceon alone, the doctor may add a diuretic to your regimen. Aceon overdose can cause low blood pressure, including dizziness and light-headedness. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.
The common Aceon side effects include: headache, dry cough, nausea, unusual weakness, back pain or diarrhea. If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Very unlikely but report immediately: unusual muscle weakness or cramps, chest pain, one-sided arm or leg weakness, vision changes, tingling of the hands or feet, fever, persistent sore throat, dizziness, fainting, unusual change in amount of urine. This drug may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver problems. If you notice any of the following highly unlikely but very serious side effects, seek immediate medical attention: yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach/abdominal pain, persistent fatigue, persistent nausea. In the unlikely event you have a serious allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
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