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.
uses
What is Prinivil (Oral) used for?
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Hypertension
- Myocardial Infarction
- Pre-eclampsia/Eclampsia
- Heart Disease
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Hypertensive Congestive Heart Failure
- Hypertensive Heart (w/ CHF) and Renal Disease
- Hypertensive Heart (w/o CHF) and Renal Disease
- Hypertensive Renal Disease
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Renovascular Hypertension
- Hypertensive Encephalopathy
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
warnings
What is the most important information I should know about Prinivil (Oral)?
You should not use lisinopril if you are allergic to it or to any other ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitor such as captopril, fosinopril, enalapril, benazepril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, ramipril, or trandolapril.
You may also need to avoid taking lisinopril with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
Stop using this medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Lisinopril can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you use the medicine during your second or third trimester.
Do not breastfeed.
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).
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Side Effects
What are the side effects of Prinivil (Oral)?
Get emergency medical help if you have severe stomach pain, hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. signs of an allergic reaction:
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- 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).
- headache, dizziness;
- low blood pressure, cough; or
- chest pain.
Common side effects may include:
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.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I take Prinivil (Oral) if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
Stop using this medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Lisinopril can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you use the medicine during your second or third trimester.
Do not breastfeed.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Prinivil (Oral)?
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.
Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes, unless your doctor has told you to.
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.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to take Prinivil (Oral)?
Use Prinivil (Oral) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
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 with the supplied measuring device (not a kitchen spoon). liquid medicine
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, High blood pressure often has no symptoms. keep using this medicine even if you feel well.
Call your doctor if you have ongoing vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual. You can easily become dehydrated while taking lisinopril. This can lead to very low blood pressure, an electrolyte imbalance, or kidney failure.
Store tightly closed at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze.
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. take two doses at one time. Do not
Overdose Signs
What happens if I overdose on Prinivil (Oral)?
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