| What is Lisinopril?
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Lisinopril is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Lisinopril?
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Lisinopril side effects may include chest pain, cough, diarrhea, dizziness, headache,
and low blood pressure.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. Less common or rare Lisinopril side effects may include
abdominal pain, anemia, arm pain, arthritis, asthma, back pain, blood clot in lungs, blurred vision, breast pain, bronchitis, changes in sense of taste, chills, common cold, confusion, constipation, coughing up blood, cramps in stomach/intestines, decreased sex drive, dehydration, diabetes, dizziness on standing, double vision, dry mouth, fainting, fatigue, feeling of illness, fever, flu, fluid retention, flushing, gas, gout, hair loss, heart attack, heartburn, hepatitis, hip pain, hives, impotence, inability to sleep or sleeping too much, incoordination, indigestion, inflamed stomach, intolerance of light, irregular heartbeat, irritability, joint pain, kidney trouble or failure, knee pain, laryngitis, leg pain, little or no urine, lung cancer, lung inflammation, memory impairment, muscle pain or cramps, nasal congestion or inflammation, nausea, neck pain, nervousness, nosebleed, numbness or tingling, painful breathing, painful urination, pelvic pain, pneumonia, prickling or burning sensation, rapid or fluttery heartbeat, rash, reddening of skin, respiratory infection, ringing in ears, runny nose, sensitivity to light, skin infections or eruptions, shoulder pain, sinus inflammation, sleepiness, sore throat, spasm, stroke, sweating, swelling of face or arms and legs, taste disturbances, thigh pain, tremor, urinary tract infection, vertigo, virus infection, vision changes, vomiting, weakness, weight loss or gain, wheezing,
and yellow eyes and skin. |
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| How is Lisinopril taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Lisinopril provided by your doctor. Lisinopril can be taken with or without food. Take it exactly as prescribed. Stopping
Lisinopril suddenly could cause your blood pressure to rise. If you miss a
dose take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.
Do not take two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Lisinopril with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Lisinopril. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining
Lisinopril with indomethacin, lithium, potassium preparations, or water pills. |
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| How should I store Lisinopril?
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Store Lisinopril at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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