Be aware that side effects may not show up for a long time. I had been taking monopril for years without problems. Then I began to sweat excessively in hot weather. Once I started, it just wouldn't stop. Sweat would be dripping off my hair. I complained to my doctor several times over a few summers, but he wasn't concerned. Then one day, I had an appointment with him when it was hot. One look at the sweating and he reviewed all my meds. A switch to Norvasc eliminated the problem. bk