Lisinopril - Uses and Side Effects

Lisinopril is a medication commonly used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and certain heart conditions in individuals with or without diabetes.

Lisinopril FAQ

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

Can lisinopril cause high blood pressure?

Taking certain blood pressure drugs with lisinopril increases your risk for low blood pressure, high blood potassium, and kidney problems including kidney failure. These drugs include: angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB). Examples include: angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Examples include:

What class of drug is lisinopril?

Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. A class of drugs is a group of medications that work in a similar way. They have a similar chemical structure and are often used to treat similar conditions. This drug relaxes the blood vessels in your body.

Is lisinopril safe?

The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses. Lisinopril is an oral medication used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart failure. Learn about side effects, warnings, dosage, and more.

What is the brand name of lisinopril?

Brand name: Zestril. Find out how lisinopril treats high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure, and how to take it. NHS medicines information on lisinopril – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

Does lisinopril harm the fetus?

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 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.

Does lisinopril help with heart failure?

Heart failure is a condition where your heart does not work as well as it should. Because of this, there may be too much circulating fluid in your blood vessels. Lisinopril helps to reduce this. It also appears to have a protective effect on the heart which slows the progression of the heart failure.