Lisinopril Safety Questions, Lisinopril Answers
More Here>>Side Effects - FDA Reports 2006-2008
Medications A-Z: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZWelcome! Patientsville.com provides information about Lisinopril side effects. Check out Health Surveys and Health Polls. If you have questions about Lisinopril, you can post them to our Doctors or Ask Patient Community about Lisinopril.
>> Announcements
Check out our Hospital and Home Care Quality Reports.
Help Community - Post Your Side Effect
Ask Our Doctors about Lisinopril
Lisinopril Safety Reports
Total Lisinopril reports: 724.Lisinopril FDA safety alerts: No.
Reported deaths: 42 Reported hospitalizations: 332.
Take Lisinopril Side Effects Survey or Share Your Lisinopril Story.
Reported Lisinopril Side Effects: angioedema, angioneurotic oedema, cough, hyperkalaemia, swelling face, swollen tongue, renal failure acute, hypotension, lip swelling, dizziness, fatigue.
Lisinopril Usage.
< Previous Showing 151-200 of 724 Next >
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5289326-XConsumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LISINOPRIL problem on Apr 04, 2007. Male patient, 31 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cough. LISINOPRIL dosage: 10MG QD. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5289384-2
LISINOPRIL problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 04, 2007. Female patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angioedema, dysphagia, dysphonia. LISINOPRIL dosage: 10MG ONCE PO. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5291863-9
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported LISINOPRIL problem on Apr 06, 2007. Male patient, 86 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension, infection and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperkalaemia, irritability, overdose. LISINOPRIL dosage: 10 MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with TRIMETHOPRIM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5291874-3
LISINOPRIL problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 06, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, dizziness, hypotension, nausea, vomiting. LISINOPRIL dosage: 20 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SPIRONOLACTONE, IBUPROFEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5291964-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LISINOPRIL problem on Apr 06, 2007. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 254.0 lb, was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure. LISINOPRIL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5292657-0
LISINOPRIL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 21, 2007. Male patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood creatinine increased, crepitations, ecchymosis, haemoglobin decreased, multi-organ failure, pancreatitis haemorrhagic. LISINOPRIL dosage: 10 MG QDAY. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5292671-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LISINOPRIL problem on Mar 21, 2007. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood potassium decreased. LISINOPRIL dosage: 10 MG; TWICE A DAY; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with NORVASC, TOPROL, CATAPRES. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5294510-5
LISINOPRIL problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 09, 2007. Male patient, weighting 182.5 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysphagia, haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, oedema mouth, speech disorder, white blood cell count abnormal. LISINOPRIL dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5294995-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LISINOPRIL problem on Apr 09, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, weighting 155.0 lb, was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cough. LISINOPRIL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5295003-1
LISINOPRIL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 09, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 188.9 lb, was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cough. LISINOPRIL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5295673-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LISINOPRIL problem on Apr 10, 2007. Female patient, 48 years of age, weighting 185.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cough, insomnia. LISINOPRIL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5297535-9
LISINOPRIL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 12, 2007. Male patient, 53 years of age, weighting 165.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, depression. LISINOPRIL dosage: 10MG ONE DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with LEXAPRO. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5297589-X
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported LISINOPRIL problem on Apr 12, 2007. Female patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, dizziness, nausea. LISINOPRIL dosage: 10MG/ DAILY ORAL. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5297703-6
LISINOPRIL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 12, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperkalaemia. LISINOPRIL dosage: 20MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5298806-2
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported LISINOPRIL problem on Apr 11, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 246.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angioedema. LISINOPRIL dosage: 10MG, 10MG QD, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5299114-6
LISINOPRIL problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 11, 2007. Male patient, 82 years of age, weighting 162.5 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperkalaemia. LISINOPRIL dosage: 80MG, 40MG BID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with SPIRONOLACTONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5299134-1
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported LISINOPRIL problem on Apr 11, 2007. Male patient, 77 years of age, weighting 190.9 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angioedema. LISINOPRIL dosage: 40MG, 40MG QD, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5299150-X
LISINOPRIL problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 11, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 240.1 lb, was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cough. LISINOPRIL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5302018-3
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported LISINOPRIL problem on Apr 16, 2007. Female patient, 69 years of age, was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angioedema. LISINOPRIL dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5302870-1
LISINOPRIL problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 19, 2007. Female patient, weighting 140.4 lb, was diagnosed with cardiac failure congestive and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angioedema, speech disorder. LISINOPRIL dosage: 20 MG DAILY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5305656-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LISINOPRIL problem on Apr 23, 2007. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 311.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angioedema. LISINOPRIL dosage: 40 MG PO DAILY. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5305703-2
LISINOPRIL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 23, 2007. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 311.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lip swelling, swollen tongue. LISINOPRIL dosage: 40 MG PO DAILY. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5306181-X
Consumer or non-health professional from ITALY reported LISINOPRIL problem on Apr 03, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aortic aneurysm, beta haemolytic streptococcal infection, candidiasis, fistula, pancreatitis acute, peripancreatic fluid collection, superinfection. LISINOPRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, QUININE SULPHATE, DOXAZOSIN METHYLSULPHONATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5307765-5
LISINOPRIL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 17, 2007. Female patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension, eye infection bacterial, glaucoma and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eye pruritus, eyelid oedema, pharyngeal oedema. LISINOPRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BLEPHAMIDE, TOPROL, PHOSPHOLINE IODIDE, TRAVATAN, BETIMOL. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5307773-4
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported LISINOPRIL problem on Apr 04, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure increased, coronary artery bypass, feeling abnormal. LISINOPRIL dosage: 20 MG, DAILY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, ATORVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5308196-4
LISINOPRIL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 23, 2007. Female patient, weighting 160.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure decreased, dizziness, dyspnoea, heart rate increased, hypoaesthesia oral, lip swelling, loss of consciousness, nausea, swelling face. LISINOPRIL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5310966-3
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported LISINOPRIL problem on Apr 26, 2007. Female patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, hypertension and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure increased, night sweats, pyrexia, sluggishness, urine odour abnormal. LISINOPRIL dosage: 40MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5311343-1
LISINOPRIL problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 26, 2007. Male patient, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension, back pain and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dermographism, pruritus, rash, rash morbilliform, scrotal irritation. LISINOPRIL dosage: 10/12.5MG PO QDAY. During the same period patient was treated with NAPROXEN, ABACAVIR SULPHATE LAMIVUDINE AND ZIDOVUDINE, ACYCLOVIR, AMITRIPTYLINE, CAMPHOR, CLINDAMYCIN, DRONABINOL, FORMOTEROL FUMARATE. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5311362-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LISINOPRIL problem on Apr 28, 2007. Male patient, 45 years of age, weighting 250.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysphonia, dyspnoea, incorrect dose administered, lip swelling, pruritus, swelling face. LISINOPRIL dosage: 20MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with VARNENAFIL, THERAPEUTIC VITAMIN, SALSALATE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE, OXYMETAZOLINE, METHOCARBAMOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5311453-9
LISINOPRIL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 26, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, hypertension and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angioedema, blood pressure increased, oral pain. LISINOPRIL dosage: 10MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL, CELLUVISC, CIPROFLOXACIN, CLONAZEPAM, CLOPIDOGREL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5311460-6
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported LISINOPRIL problem on Apr 26, 2007. Male patient, 86 years of age, weighting 149.0 lb, was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cough. LISINOPRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL TARTRATE, SERTRALINE, GUAIFENESIN, AZITHROMYCIN, ZINC OXIDE, NYSTATIN, LEVALBUTEROL TART, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5311577-6
LISINOPRIL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 26, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 198.4 lb, was diagnosed with blood pressure and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cough. LISINOPRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLOPIDOGREL, DILTIAZEM, NIACIN, PENTOXIFYLLINE, SIMVASTATIN, TERAZOSIN, METFORMIN, FLUOXETINE. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5313560-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported LISINOPRIL problem on Apr 13, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bronchopneumonia. LISINOPRIL dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5314292-8
LISINOPRIL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 11, 2007. Male patient, 53 years of age, weighting 217.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood potassium decreased. LISINOPRIL dosage: 10 MG; TWICE A DAY; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with NORVASC, TOPROL, CATAPRES, GERITOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5314725-7
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported LISINOPRIL problem on Apr 13, 2007. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: small intestinal obstruction. LISINOPRIL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5314726-9
LISINOPRIL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 13, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bronchopneumonia. LISINOPRIL dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5314728-2
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported LISINOPRIL problem on Apr 13, 2007. Female patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysphagia. LISINOPRIL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5314755-5
LISINOPRIL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 12, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: electrocardiogram t wave abnormal, pancreatic pseudocyst, pancreatitis acute, pancreatitis necrotising, splenic vein thrombosis. LISINOPRIL dosage: 10 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE, OMEPRAZOLE, PARACETAMOL, SALBUTAMOL, SALMETEROL, TRIMOVATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5315657-0
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported LISINOPRIL problem on Apr 30, 2007. Male patient, weighting 169.8 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angioedema. LISINOPRIL dosage: 20/12.5 MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5339050-X
LISINOPRIL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 08, 2006. Male patient, 34 years of age, was diagnosed with labyrinthitis and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fatigue. LISINOPRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, VALTREX. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5339051-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LISINOPRIL problem on Sept 19, 2006. Male patient was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myocardial infarction. LISINOPRIL dosage: 5 MG PO. During the same period patient was treated with TOPROL. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5339054-7
LISINOPRIL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 03, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: transient ischaemic attack. LISINOPRIL dosage: 10 MG PO. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5339055-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LISINOPRIL problem on Nov 29, 2006. Male patient, 59 years of age, was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident. LISINOPRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NORVASC, LABETALOL. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5339198-X
LISINOPRIL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 30, 2006. Female patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure. LISINOPRIL dosage: 20 MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5339199-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported LISINOPRIL problem on Nov 02, 2006. Female patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with proteinuria and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: small bowel angioedema. LISINOPRIL dosage: 5 MG QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5339201-7
LISINOPRIL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 03, 2006. Female patient, 51 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: tongue oedema. LISINOPRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALBUTEROL, SALMETEROL, FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE, METFORMIN, ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM, ESTROGENS SOL, MIDAZOLAM, FENTANYL. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5339209-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LISINOPRIL problem on Apr 24, 2006. Male patient, 46 years of age, was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure acute. LISINOPRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COCAINE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, HEROIN, ALCOHOL, ACETAMINOPHEN, GLYBURIDE, METHADONE, CIPROFLOXACIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5339211-X
LISINOPRIL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 26, 2006. Male patient, 53 years of age, was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure congestive. LISINOPRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NORVASC, COREG, FUROSEMIDE, DIGITEK. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5342072-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LISINOPRIL problem on Dec 15, 2006. Female patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with proteinuria and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: small bowel angioedema. LISINOPRIL dosage: 5 MG DAILY, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lisinopril Side Effects Report #5315540-0
LISINOPRIL problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 01, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 194.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with LISINOPRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angioedema. LISINOPRIL dosage: 10 MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.
< Previous Showing 151-200 of 724 Next >
Drug Information: Lisinopril
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a692051.html
(Lyse in' oh pril)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| Do not take lisinopril if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking lisinopril, call your doctor immediately. Lisinopril may harm the fetus. |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Lisinopril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. It is used in combination with other medications to treat heart failure. Lisinopril is also used to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril is in a class of medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It works by decreasing certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.
How should this medicine be used?
Lisinopril comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day. To help you remember to take lisinopril, take it around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take lisinopril exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Your doctor will probably start you on a low dose of lisinopril and gradually increase your dose.
Lisinopril controls high blood pressure and heart failure but does not cure them. Continue to take lisinopril even if you feel well. Do not stop taking lisinopril without talking to your doctor.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking lisinopril,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to lisinopril, enalapril (Vasotec), benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), trandolapril (Mavik), or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as indomethacin (Indocin); diuretics ('water pills'); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid); and potassium supplements. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart or kidney disease; diabetes; lupus; scleroderma; or angioedema, a condition that causes difficulty swallowing or breathing and painful swelling of the the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs.
- tell your doctor if you plan to become pregnant or are breast-feeding.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking lisinopril.
- you should know that diarrhea, vomiting, not drinking enough fluids, and sweating a lot can cause a drop in blood pressure, which may cause lightheadedness and fainting.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Talk to your doctor before using salt substitutes containing potassium. If your doctor prescribes a low-salt or low-sodium diet, follow these directions carefully.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Lisinopril may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- cough
- dizziness
- headache
- excessive tiredness
- upset stomach
- diarrhea
- weakness
- sneezing
- runny nose
- decrease in sexual ability
- rash
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- hoarseness
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- fever, sore throat, chills, and other signs of infection
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
- lightheadedness
- fainting
- chest pain
Lisinopril may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- lightheadedness
- fainting
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your blood pressure should be checked regularly to determine your response to lisinopril. Your doctor may order certain lab tests to check your body's response to lisinopril.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
Brand name(s):
|
|
Brand name(s) of combination products:
|
|