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When can captopril impair the ability to drive or use machines?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Captopril may impair driving or machine use at the start of treatment, when the dose is changed, or when combined with alcohol, depending on individual susceptibility.

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Captopril 5mg/5ml Oral SolutionMartindale Pharma, an Ethypharm Group Company · emc · SmPC §4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines · Version 7Document updated 3 March 2026

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