What it's used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure in adults and children 6 and older, as add-on therapy for heart failure, and to treat acute heart attacks.
Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).
Typical dosing
The starting adult dose for high blood pressure is 10 mg once daily, which may be increased up to 40 mg daily based on blood pressure response.
Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.
Boxed warning / key safety info
This medication can cause injury and death to a developing fetus and should be stopped as soon as pregnancy is detected.
What it looks like
Illustrative only — appearance varies by manufacturer and strength. Photo credit: NLM Pillbox.
Common side effects
Common side effects include headache, dizziness, cough, low blood pressure, and chest pain.
Covered strengths on the Tab $0 list
Covered at $0 with an active Tab membership when filled at a participating pharmacy nationwide or through mail order. A licensed clinician must prescribe the medication.
Related medications
Other heart, blood pressure & cholesterol medications covered at $0 with an active Tab membership.