Captopril tablets have adverse reactions.
Less common are:
① Proteinuria usually occurs within 8 months after starting treatment, in which 1/4 develops into nephrotic syndrome, but proteinuria gradually decreases within 6 months, and the course of treatment is not affected;
② Vertigo, headache and fainting. Caused by hypotension, especially when sodium deficiency or blood volume is insufficient;
③ Vascular edema, which is found on face, hands and feet;
④ The heart rate is fast and irregular;
(5) facial flushing or pale.
According to the information you provided, you may have taken captopril to control your blood pressure because of high blood pressure, but it caused an adverse reaction of excessive heart rate.
Suggestion:
If the heart rate is normal before taking the medicine, it can basically be concluded that it is an adverse drug reaction. You should stop taking drugs and go to the hospital for specific consultation in cardiology, and switch to other antihypertensive drugs. Considering your age, if your blood pressure is not too high or too serious, it is recommended to pay attention to your diet at ordinary times and not to assist drug control too early to avoid damaging other organs of your body. Taking medicine is a helpless choice, especially the harm of western medicine to liver and kidney. Don't eat drugs indiscriminately when it is unnecessary.
If the heart rate is abnormal before taking the medicine, there may be other diseases. It is recommended to go to the cardiology department of a regular big hospital for necessary auxiliary examination to confirm whether there are other diseases. The cardiologist will answer your questions professionally according to the doctor's advice.