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What is Lisinopril most used for?

Lisinopril is used to lower blood pressure. Although not a complete cure, it relaxes blood vessels to control high blood pressure (also known as hypertension). Remember that having high blood pressure is dangerous, and can lead to stroke, heart failure, or kindey damage. Patients with heart failure may also take Lisinopril.

Possible Side Effects

Notify your doctor ASAP if any of the following side effects surface: dizziness, lightheadedness / fainting spells, fatigue, fever or chills, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing, fast or uneven heart beat, palpitations, chest pain, numbness or tingling in your fingers or toesdecreased amount of urine, skin rash, itching, change in taste, cough, swelling of your face / lips / tongue, severe diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, excessive sweating. The loss of body fluid can make it dangerous to take Lisinopril

Less Common Side Effects

Alert your doctor if the following persist, altough they do not usually need urgent medical care: headache

Possible Drug Interactions with Lisinopril

The following may interact with this drug: antiinflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen), potassium salts, heparin, water pills, hawthorn, medicines for high blood pressure, lithium.

Before Being Prescribed Lisinopril

Let your physician know if any of the following conditions apply to you: surgery coming up, lupus or other autoimmune diseases; weakened immune system; previous swelling of the tongue, face, or lips; difficulty breathing; difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, or tightening of the throat (angioedema); if you are on a special diet, such as a low-salt diet; bone marrow disease; kidney disease; low blood pressure; heart or blood vessel disease; pregnant or trying to get pregnant; breast-feeding; an unusual or allergic reaction to Lisinopril, other ace inhibitors, foods, dyes, or preservatives

How to Take Lisinopril

This medicine can be taken by mouth. Always take them with water, and read all the instructions on the label or the prescription. Be sure to take your medicine regularly, and as instructed. Only stop taking this medicine if you are directed by your physician. This, like any drug, should be used with caution in children, and with their doctor's approval.

If you Miss a Dose of Lisinopril

Take Lisinopril ASAP; If your next dose is near take only THAT SINGLE dose. Never take extra or double doses. This includes situations such as missing an entire day (do not take a double dose the next day!)

Tell Your Doctor

You should notify your prescriber about any other medicines you are currently taking (which includes vitamins, supplements, herbal products, over the counter non-prescription medications, etc.) Also, if you frequently consume alcoholic beverages, caffeine, illegal drugs, or cigarettes, Lisinopril may be affected. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS GET THE FINAL ANSWER FROM YOUR PHYSICIAN.

While You Are Taking Lisinopril

Go to your doctor for regular checkups. Be sure to monitor your blood pressure frequently. If you notice ANY of the side effects listed above, NOTIFY YOUR PHYSICIAN. Remember if you have a sore throat or a fever, these MAY be side effects of Lisinopril and you may not decide to treat them. Do not drive or operate machinery or do anything which calls for mental alertness until you know how Lisinopril will affect you.

How to Store Lisinopril

Always keep this out of reach of children in an appropriate container. Store at room temperature (typically between 59-86 degrees fahrenheit / 15-30 degrees celcius). Keep the container tightly closed to protect this medicine from moisture. Dispose of any unused medication after it has expired.

Recent Lisinopril Forums View All

Splitting Pills To Attain Proper Dosage My 73 yr old husband was just put on Lisinopril 5 mg daily in addition to the half-tablet of 25 mg HCTZ he's been taking. The pharmacy gave him 10 mg Lisinopril which he is to cut in half but it is not designed to cut. When I try to cut it with the best pill cutter I could find, many of them us crush or cut unevenly. What can I do? I end up with a handful of crumbs that are not usable. Thursday, 11/5/2009 2:24:24 AM 5 Replies
Lisiprinol Side Effects since starting on Lisiprinol I'm getting bad catarrh like symptons in my throat and a dry mouth its worse at night causing sleepless nights as I'm constantly clearing my throat. does any one else have this problem? Tuesday, 10/27/2009 8:55:22 AM 5 Replies
Lisinopril Side Effects Was on Lisinopril for at least one year. Over time developed bad asthma (at first thought must be having anxiety attacks due to feeling shortenss of breath as though breathing with only partial lung, but have never had anxiety!) and Reynauds Syndrome. Told Dr. about worsening nerve symptoms making my feet feel as though freezing, couldn't even sleep at night from discomfort despite rest of body felt normal. No useful or focused response. Progressed to up to my knees and feet and toes turning awful colors like a diabetic with no circulation. Asthma progressed until waking up gasping for air so hard my back hurt for days afterward. Finally, happened to see my ENT who called me 30 minutes after I left her office and told me to stop Lisinopril right away. Stopped it and symptoms cleared up 90 + percent! Friday, 10/23/2009 5:08:38 PM 1 Reply
Lisinopril User What experiences have you had using lisinopril? I started using it 20mlg in the am. I think I am doing better using 10 in the AM and 10 in the PM? Tuesday, 9/15/2009 8:56:25 AM 2 Replies
Grapefruit Juice Drinking grapefruit juice while on lisinopril. Friday, 9/4/2009 1:32:00 PM 1 Reply
Could It Be An Alergic Reaction? I too use Lisinopril-HCTZ. I resently had a reaction but I am not sure to what. It seems to happen more in warmer weather. Both my thumbs hurt. Because I am used to pain I can ignore it accept when having to use them to open something up. Along with the pain I had localized rashes on my hands where the pain in my thumbs were. It also discolored my skin. I went to dermatologists that have know idea what it was. Now that it is cooler the rash has subsided although the discoloration is still there ever so slightly and the pain in far less. The discoloration is light with dark spots. The reason I am writing is that I have read that other people seem to have pain in their thumbs when taking this drug. Please get back to me if buzzare things like this has happened to you taking this drug. Also, I am interested in knowing if anyone has gained weight from taking this drug. Because of the way insurance companies are today, only giving the doctors x amount of time with patients I find that speaking to others that take the drug is far more beneficial. Perhaps together we can come up with more structured data then our doctors. Tuesday, 6/30/2009 8:16:30 AM 8 Replies
A Different Look To The Pills I received a different manufacturers pill and it is different. Last time it was a dusty rose pill that was quite small with a point on either end. This new batch is a triangular white pill with 3759 on one side and a 1 on the other. Does this sound correct? Monday, 6/29/2009 6:03:02 PM 1 Reply
Dog Swallowing 40 Mg Lisinopril maltese poodle(8 lb) possibly swallowed one 40 mg tab of lisinopril - what should I do? Saturday, 6/13/2009 11:40:28 AM Post a Reply
Sick To Stomach Was just wondering how can I keep from getting sick to my stomach all the time when I take my meds. Wednesday, 5/6/2009 5:36:17 AM 5 Replies
Lisinopril Verses Plavixs Has anyone expreienced being taken off Plavix and prescribed Lisinopril. Did the Doctor explain why the change. Can't seem to get an answer in this regard. Monday, 5/4/2009 6:40:41 PM 2 Replies

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