lisinopril

What is the most important information I should know about lisinopril?

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines. Some drugs should not be used with lisinopril.

What is lisinopril?

Lisinopril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure in adults and children at least 6 years old.

Lisinopril is also used in adults to treat congestive heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack.

Lisinopril may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking lisinopril?

Do not take lisinopril within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubitril (such as Entresto).

If you have diabetes, do not take lisinopril with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).

Do not take lisinopril if you have a history of angioedema (severe allergic reaction).

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• heart disease, heart problems such as a recent heart attack;
• low blood pressure;
• low white blood cell count;
• stomach pain;
• if you are on a low-salt diet;
• diabetes;
• liver disease; or
• kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis).

You may also need to avoid taking lisinopril with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.

How should I take lisinopril?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

You may take lisinopril with or without food.

Measure liquid medicine with the supplied measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

Your blood pressure will need to be checked often and you may need frequent blood tests.

Tell your doctor if you have a planned surgery.

If you have high blood pressure, keep using this medicine even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

What should I avoid while taking lisinopril?

Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise, in hot weather, or by not drinking enough fluids. Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink. In some cases, drinking too much liquid can be as unsafe as not drinking enough.

What are the possible side effects of lisinopril?

• a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
• high blood potassium --nausea, weakness, tingly feeling, chest pain, irregular heartbeats, loss of movement;
• low white blood cell counts --fever, mouth sores, skin sores, sore throat, cough;
• kidney problems --swelling, urinating less, feeling tired or short of breath; or
• liver problems --loss of appetite, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Common side effects may include:

• headache, dizziness;
• low blood pressure, cough; or
• chest pain.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect lisinopril?

Lisinopril can harm your kidneys, especially if you also use certain medicines for infections, cancer, or osteoporosis.

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

• a diuretic or "water pill" that may increase blood potassium such as spironolactone, triamterene, or amiloride;
• NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) --aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others;
• insulin or diabetes medications;
• medicine to prevent organ transplant rejection such as temsirolimus, sirolimus, or everolimus; or
• heart or blood pressure medication.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect lisinopril, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

Where can I get more information?

Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about lisinopril.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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