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| Brand Name | Generic Name |
| Capoten | captopril |
How It Works
Captopril helps keep cystine dissolved in the urine, which makes cystine kidney stones less likely to form.
Why It Is Used
Captopril is used to prevent kidney stones in people with high levels of cystine in their urine.
How Well It Works
Captopril binds to cystine and keeps it from forming stones. 1
Side Effects
Side effects of captopril may include:
- Dizziness.
- Loss of taste.
- Skin rash.
- Weight loss.
See Drug Reference for a full list of side effects. (Drug Reference is not available in all systems.)
What To Think About
Cystine stones are not as common as other types of kidney stones.
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Credits
| Author | Monica Rhodes |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Philip Belitsky, MD, FRCSC - Urology |
| Last Updated | May 30, 2007 |
| Last updated: | May 30, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Monica Rhodes |
| Reviewed By: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine, Philip Belitsky, MD, FRCSC - Urology |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman |
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