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What is lisinopril and what is it used for?
Lisinopril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure in adults and children 6 years of age and older.
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.
High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.
How to use lisinopril?
Lisinopril comes as a tablet and a solution (liquid) 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.
If you are taking the solution, do not use a household spoon to measure your dose. Use an oral syringe made especially for measuring liquid medication.
Your doctor will probably start you on a low dose of lisinopril and gradually increase your dose.
Lisinopril controls your condition, but it is not a cure. Continue to take lisinopril even if you feel well. Do not stop taking lisinopril without talking to your doctor.
When to take lisinopril?
Before taking lisinopril:
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to lisinopril; other ACE inhibitors such as enalapril (Vasotec, in Vaseretic), benazepril (Lotensin, in Lotrel), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), moexipril (Univasc, in Uniretic), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril, in Accuretic, in Quinaretic), ramipril (Altace), and trandolapril (Mavik, in Tarka); any other medications; or any ingredients in lisinopril tablets and solution.
tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking valsartan and sacubitril (Entresto) or if you have stopped taking it within the last 36 hours.
Your doctor will probably tell you not to take lisinopril, if you are also taking valsartan and sacubitril.
Also, tell your doctor if you have diabetes and you are taking aliskiren (Tekturna, in Amturnide, Tekamlo, Tekturna HCT). Your doctor will probably tell you not to take lisinopril if you have diabetes and you are also taking aliskiren.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking.
tell your doctor if you have or have had certain types of angioedema (a condition that causes difficulty swallowing or breathing and painful swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs). Your doctor will probably tell you not to take lisinopril.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart or kidney disease or diabetes.
tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
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 side effects can lisinopril 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.
nausea.
diarrhea.
weakness.
sneezing.
runny nose.
decrease in sexual ability.
rash.
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, 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.
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