Enalapril is a prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.  Enalapril belongs to a group of drugs called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It works to lower blood pressure by causing blood vessels to relax. 

This medication comes in tablet form. It is taken once or twice daily. Enalapril can be taken with or without food.

Common side effects of enalapril include a skin rash, cough, and weakness.

Enalapril can cause dizziness.  Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how enalapril affects you.