Captopril for kidney stones

Examples

Generic Name	Brand Name
captopril	Capoten

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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Author:	Monica Rhodes	Last Updated: May 30, 2007
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Philip Belitsky, MD, FRCSC - Urology
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