Description
USE
Lisinopril is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries
SIDE EFFECT
- abdominal pain
- changes to sexual performance
- cough (dry, persistent)
- diarrhea
- drowsiness
- dry mouth
- mild dizziness
- hair loss
- headache
- heartburn
- nausea
- runny nose
- signs of low blood pressure (e.g., dizziness or lightheadedness)
- skin rash
- stomach pain
- strange dreams
- taste changes
- trouble sleeping
- unusual tiredness/fatigue
- vomiting
- weakness
PRECATION
People taking lisinopril may develop a dry, persistent cough that usually disappears only after stopping or lowering the lisinopril dose. Be sure to tell your doctor about any cough that does not seem to be related to a usual cause.