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Zestril Safety Reports
Total Zestril reports: 45.Zestril FDA safety alerts: No.
Reported deaths: 2 Reported hospitalizations: 21.
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Reported Zestril Side Effects: renal failure acute, blood potassium increased, malaise, urticaria, pruritus, overdose, international normalised ratio increased, fall, motor dysfunction, cognitive disorder, pain in extremity.
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Zestril Side Effects Report #5200475-4
Physician from GERMANY reported ZESTRIL problem on Dec 27, 2006. Female patient, 81 years of age, was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: syncope. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDRODIURIL, CONCOR, PROTHIPENDYL HYDROCHLORIDE, PROTHIPENDYL HYDROCHLORIDE, HALDOL, TRUXAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5202349-1
ZESTRIL problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 27, 2006. Male patient, 79 years of age, was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperkalaemia. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDRODIURIL, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, ASPIRIN, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, FERROUS SULPHATE, LEVEMIR, METFORMIN, NOVORAPID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5209075-3
Health Professional from FRANCE reported ZESTRIL problem on Jan 09, 2007. Male patient, 88 years of age, weighting 158.7 lb, was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: malaise, orthostatic hypotension. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MONICOR, MOLSIDOMINE, SOTALOL, CIPRALAN, PREVISCAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5215628-9
ZESTRIL problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Jan 18, 2007. Male patient, 88 years of age, weighting 158.7 lb, was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, malaise, orthostatic hypotension. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MONICOR, MOLSIDOMINE, SOTALOL, CIPRALAN, PREVISCAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5237803-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZESTRIL problem on Feb 08, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 155.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: iron deficiency anaemia. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRICOR, WATER, POTASSIUM ACETATE, SYNTHROID, ESTROGENIC SUBSTANCE. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5240660-9
ZESTRIL problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Feb 12, 2007. Male patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancreatitis necrotising. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BEFIZAL, XANAX, HEXAQUINE, ART. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5245021-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZESTRIL problem on Feb 21, 2007. Female patient, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood pressure increased and was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest discomfort, heart rate increased, respiratory rate increased. ZESTRIL dosage: 5 MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5270800-7
ZESTRIL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, weighting 165.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure increased. ZESTRIL dosage: 10MG ONE/DAY PO. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5283333-9
Health Professional from SWITZERLAND reported ZESTRIL problem on Mar 22, 2007. Female patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with renal transplant, oedema and was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cholestasis, incorrect dose administered. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE, CELLCEPT, SIMVASTATIN, OMEPRAZOL HELVE PHARM, METOLAZONE, LASIX, PREDNISON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5285885-1
ZESTRIL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 12, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with insomnia, sleep walking, anxiety and was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, lethargy, sleep walking. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RESTORIL, LEXAPRO, RITALIN, AMBIEN. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5288834-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported ZESTRIL problem on Mar 28, 2007. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension, diabetes mellitus and was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatinine increased, blood potassium increased, continuous haemodiafiltration, diarrhoea, lethargy, renal failure acute, vomiting. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDRODIURIL, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, LANTUS, METFORMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5307964-2
ZESTRIL problem was reported by a Physician from BELGIUM on Apr 18, 2007. Female patient, 36 years of age, weighting 121.3 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pain, small intestinal obstruction. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5312700-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZESTRIL problem on Apr 25, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 155.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood urea increased, iron deficiency anaemia, muscular weakness. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRICOR, WATER, POTASSIUM ACETATE, SYNTHROID, ESTROGENIC SUBSTANCE. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5339053-5
ZESTRIL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 22, 2006. Female patient, 55 years of age, was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypersensitivity, swollen tongue. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VERAPAMIL, TRIAMTERENE, SINGULAIR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5339058-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZESTRIL problem on Nov 29, 2006. Female patient, 40 years of age, was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROCARDIA. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5339059-6
ZESTRIL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 17, 2007. Female patient, 93 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension, anxiety, depression and was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypersensitivity. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEXAPRO, ANTIBIOTIC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5339065-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZESTRIL problem on Jan 19, 2007. Female patient was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: small bowel angioedema. ZESTRIL dosage: 20 MG PO. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5339210-8
ZESTRIL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 25, 2006. Male patient, 75 years of age, weighting 186.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancreatitis. ZESTRIL dosage: 20 MG PO. During the same period patient was treated with TOPROL, FLOMAX, SYNTHROID, ZOCOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5339212-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZESTRIL problem on June 22, 2006. Female patient was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: biopsy liver abnormal, hepatic enzyme increased. ZESTRIL dosage: 2.5 MG PO. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5339214-5
ZESTRIL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 08, 2006. Female patient was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, nausea, vomiting. ZESTRIL dosage: 30 MG HS PO. During the same period patient was treated with RESTORIL. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5321491-8
Physician from BELGIUM reported ZESTRIL problem on May 04, 2007. Female patient, 36 years of age, weighting 121.3 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pain, small bowel angioedema, small intestinal obstruction. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5354452-3
ZESTRIL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on May 30, 2007. Female patient was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion spontaneous. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5367246-X
Health Professional from SWITZERLAND reported ZESTRIL problem on June 14, 2007. Male patient, 83 years of age, was diagnosed with essential hypertension, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood potassium increased, cardiogenic shock, hyponatraemia, hypotension, renal failure acute, tachycardia. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALDACTONE, TORSEMIDE, SINTROM, CARVEDILOL, CORDARONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5053943-2
ZESTRIL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 10, 2006. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with essential hypertension and was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood potassium abnormal, pain in extremity. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARDURA. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5066294-7
Health Professional from FRANCE reported ZESTRIL problem on July 27, 2006. Female patient, 85 years of age, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with essential hypertension, epilepsy, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, neurosis, pyuria and was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, cardiac failure, confusional state, crying, culture urine positive, epilepsy, escherichia infection, hyperthermia. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEPAKENE, LEXOMIL ROCHE, PREVISCAN, HEMIGOXINE NATIVELLE, RISPERDAL, CARDENSIEL, AUGMENTIN. Patient died on 06/30/2006.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5087832-4
ZESTRIL problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Jan 26, 2006. Male patient, weighting 152.1 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension, cardiovascular event prophylaxis and was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, cognitive disorder, major depression, motor dysfunction, suicidal ideation. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARDENSIEL, TAHOR, PLAVIX. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5095157-6
Health Professional from FRANCE reported ZESTRIL problem on June 13, 2006. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with essential hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia, diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: thrombocytopenic purpura. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAHOR, NOVONORM, GLUCOPHAGE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5115735-5
ZESTRIL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 26, 2006. Female patient, weighting 116.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: headache, malaise, nausea. ZESTRIL dosage: 20 MG BID PO. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5124912-9
Health Professional from SWITZERLAND reported ZESTRIL problem on Oct 05, 2006. Male patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with nephritic syndrome, glomerulonephritis membranous, hepatitis b, portal hypertension and was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cough, obstructive airways disorder. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFFIX, INDERAL. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5125199-3
ZESTRIL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 10, 2006. Female patient, 55 years of age, weighting 197.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure inadequately controlled. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5146080-X
Health Professional from CANADA reported ZESTRIL problem on Oct 31, 2006. Female patient, 89 years of age, was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: speech disorder, swollen tongue. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COLCHICINE, ZESTORETIC. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5148148-0
ZESTRIL problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Oct 30, 2006. Female patient, 78 years of age, was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fall, international normalised ratio increased, overdose, renal failure acute. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HEMIGOXINE, COUMADIN, GLUCOPHAGE, OMEPRAZOLE, AMLOR, LEVOTHYROXINE, LASIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5157415-6
Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL reported ZESTRIL problem on Nov 17, 2006. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension, diabetes mellitus and was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arrhythmia, coronary artery bypass, diabetes mellitus, multiple myeloma, oedema peripheral, pericarditis. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MANIVASC, METICORTEN, GLIMEPIL, GLIFAGE, COMBIRON, NORVASC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5209768-8
ZESTRIL problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 14, 2004. Female patient, 20 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancreatitis acute. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5209769-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZESTRIL problem on Apr 01, 2004. Female patient was diagnosed with cardiac failure and was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident, hypotension. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5209770-6
ZESTRIL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 10, 2004. Male patient, 83 years of age, weighting 217.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pruritus, urticaria. ZESTRIL dosage: 5 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with PRINIVIL. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5209771-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZESTRIL problem on June 10, 2004. Male patient, 83 years of age, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pruritus, urticaria. ZESTRIL dosage: 5 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with PRINIVIL. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5209773-1
ZESTRIL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 22, 2004. Male patient, 52 years of age, was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chorea, gait disturbance, motor dysfunction, muscular weakness, nervous system disorder, pain, therapeutic agent toxicity. ZESTRIL dosage: 5 MG PO. During the same period patient was treated with VASOTEC, LITHIUM CARBONATE. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5209775-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZESTRIL problem on July 27, 2004. Male patient, 65 years of age, weighting 253.5 lb, was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure acute. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, INSULIN, GLIPIZIDE, DILTIAZEM, FUROSEMIDE, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5164613-4
ZESTRIL problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Oct 30, 2006. Female patient, 78 years of age, was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood bicarbonate decreased, blood chloride increased, cognitive disorder, dehydration, fall, international normalised ratio increased, oral intake reduced, overdose. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HEMIGOXINE, COUMADIN, GLUCOPHAGE, LASIX, OMEPRAZOLE, AMLOR, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5389514-8
Physician from FRANCE reported ZESTRIL problem on July 05, 2007. Female patient, 92 years of age, was diagnosed with transient ischaemic attack and was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: phlebitis. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIGOXIN, ATACAND, PLAVIX, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SECTRAL LP, TANAKAN, LASIX. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5421216-1
ZESTRIL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 17, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 160.1 lb, was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose abnormal. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HUMALOG, LANTUS, LOVASTATIN, PRILOSEC, ENTERIC ASA. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5447243-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZESTRIL problem on Sept 04, 2007. Female patient, 83 years of age, weighting 190.0 lb, was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bladder prolapse, blood potassium increased, urinary retention. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRICOLOR, SYNTHROID, QUININE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5447799-3
ZESTRIL problem was reported by a Physician from BRAZIL on Sept 03, 2007. Female patient, child 5 years of age, was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: accidental exposure. ZESTRIL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zestril Side Effects Report #5449635-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZESTRIL problem on Sept 05, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with ZESTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myocardial infarction, renal disorder. ZESTRIL dosage: 40MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with DIOVAN HCT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
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.
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