Let's take a minute to talk about your medication. 

This is fosinopril. It treats high blood pressure. Over time, this can protect your heart, brain, kidneys and eyes. It has other uses, too, like treating heart failure.

Most people tolerate this medicine well. Side effects include feeling tired, or having nausea or a headache. These effects are normal if they are mild, and should go away. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking it, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. 

You should tell your doctor if you have changes to your body that do not go away. These include a fever, sore throat, or dry cough. Also, you should call your doctor if you feel dizzy or lightheaded. In fact, it is a good idea to stand up slowly, until you know how it affects you. 

You may reduce certain side effects by staying hydrated. You should ask your doctor how much fluid to drink each day. Also, avoid sweating too much, and tell your doctor if you have diarrhea or vomiting.

As with any medicine, rare but more serious side effects can occur, like an allergic reaction. Get medical help right away for problems breathing or swallowing, or for swelling in your face, throat or elsewhere. 

You should ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medicines. This includes medicines that treat pain or fever, or that contain potassium.  Also, ask before using salt substitutes. 

This medicine can be unsafe for babies. Women should talk to their doctors before becoming pregnant or breastfeeding.

For best results with fosinopril, take it exactly as your doctor tells you to. Also, follow your doctor's advice about diet, fluids, and checking your own blood pressure.