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About ALTACE

About ALTACE®

ALTACE® is a type of medicine called an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin-converting enzyme. It is a chemical compound that helps create a protein named angiotensin II. Angiotensin II can raise blood pressure by causing your blood vessels to narrow.7 ALTACE® helps lower your blood pressure by decreasing the amount of ACE your body makes.1

Another Vital Reason to Take ALTACE®

ALTACE® is the only ACE inhibitor proven to reduce the risk of having a heart attack or stroke in people aged 55 or older who have any combination of the following serious cardiovascular (heart-related) risk factors1,27,28:

  • Diabetes and 1 other risk factor such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or a habit of cigarette smoking29
  • Coronary artery disease. You may have coronary artery disease if you have angina, have failed a stress test, or had bypass surgery or an angioplasty (either a stent or a balloon angioplasty)29
  • Previous heart attack.29 People of all ages who have had 1 heart attack are at greater risk of having another30
  • Previous stroke.29 Having a stroke increases your risk of having another stroke. For example, 14% of people of all ages who survive a first stroke or mini-stroke will have another within 1 year30
  • Peripheral vascular disease.29 People with peripheral vascular disease have an increased risk of having a heart attack or a stroke in the future

Get Your ALTACE® Questions Answered Here

Whether you just received a prescription for ALTACE® or you want to do some research on it before you talk with your healthcare professional, the information you are looking for is right here.

Why Healthcare Professionals Prescribe ALTACE®

ALTACE® is the only drug of its kind that has been proven to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of having a heart attack or stroke in people 55 or older who have cardiovascular risk factors.1,27,28 Learn why healthcare professionals prescribe ALTACE®.

Side Effects of ALTACE®

Will you have any side effects taking ALTACE®? Most people do not.1 Still, everyone is different, so it is a good idea to understand the possible side effects of ALTACE®.

Clinical Studies

The clinical benefits of ALTACE® have been proven. Learn about the ALTACE® clinical studies.

Who Should Not Take ALTACE®

While ALTACE® has helped thousands of people, it is not right for everyone. Find out who should not take ALTACE®.

How to Take ALTACE®

Although your healthcare professional is always the best source of information, here are common directions for how to take ALTACE®.

Talking to Your Healthcare Professional About ALTACE®

If you have high blood pressure, or you have been diagnosed as having 1 or more cardiovascular risk factor, you may want to ask your healthcare professional about ALTACE®. Read some questions that can help you.

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The Benefits of ALTACE Have Been Proven

Check the Studies and Ask Your Healthcare Professional

Any time you are thinking about taking a drug, you want to know how it performed in clinical studies. ALTACE® is the only drug of its kind that has proven it not only reduces high blood pressure but also reduces the risk of a heart attack or stroke in people aged 55 or older with serious risk factors. See the clinical studies.


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Important Safety Information

Do not take ALTACE® during pregnancy, as death or injury to your unborn child may result. Do not take ALTACE® if you have experienced serious side effects related to previous ACE inhibitors.

Common side effects include persistent dry cough, dizziness, and light-headedness due to low blood pressure. Prescription ALTACE® is not for everyone. ALTACE® may cause swelling of the mouth, tongue, or throat, which could cause extremely serious risk and requires immediate medical care. There have been rare reports of low blood sugar in patients taking ALTACE® with medicine for diabetes. Please contact your healthcare professional if you have symptoms of low blood sugar such as sweating or shakiness.

Do NOT take ALTACE® if you are allergic to ALTACE® or other ACE inhibitors.

If you experience side effects that you think may be associated with ALTACE®, talk to your healthcare professional. DO NOT discontinue taking prescribed medication without letting your healthcare professional know.

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