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The average iGuard risk rating for Lisinopril is BLUE. It means that Lisinopril normally has a low risk of serious or long-term side effects if used under normal medical supervision.

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Why do patients use Lisinopril?

iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 23,350 patients that use Lisinopril (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
How well does Lisinopril work?

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Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
71 %
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
71 %
90%   of patients are confident that the good things about Lisinopril outweigh the bad things.


What do iGuard.org users wish they were told before starting this product?
5%
% patients who wished they learned more before starting
5% of patients taking Lisinopril wish they were told more about this product before they started it.

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ABOUT Lisinopril
Active Drug(s): Lisinopril
WHAT DOES IT DO?
This product is primarily used to treat hypertension and heart failure. It is also used by patients who have had heart attacks because of its association with improved survival. It works by blocking Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE), which plays an important role in controlling blood pressure.
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HOW SAFE IS IT?
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Average Risk Rating (GENERAL)
Pregnancy Category D
BLACK BOX WARNING
This product has a black box warning relating to its risks when used in pregnancy.


FACTS & FIGURES
Date Approved 29 Dec 1987
US Pts on Drug 2007 11,226,025
Generic Available YES
OTC Available NO


What side-effects do iGuard.org users commonly report for Lisinopril?

20%

20% of patients experience side-effects on Lisinopril


2%

2% of patients experience SIGNIFICANT side-effects on Lisinopril


MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS...
COUGH
DIZZINESS
POSTURAL HYPOTENSION
GROGGINESS
FATIGUE
MUSCLE PAIN
= 10%

Drug Comments for Lisinopril (Lisinopril)

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Question/Comment:

My husband has been taking METOPROLOL 100 MG TABLET CAR in the morning for the last two years with no side affects. Lately the Dr. also prescribed LISINOPRIL-HCTZ 20-12.5 MG TEV for Gary to take at lunchtime which is lowering his blood pressure. The question is he has had two episodes where he has gotten cold sweats and feels very weak when following this plan. Both within two weeks of each other. He realized he had not been drinking enough water in the afternoon and evening, since watching his water intake to include 8 - 8oz glasses or more daily he has not had this reaction. Anyone out there with similar issues?

67 year old female
Posted: 2008-11-15 03:25:08     Rating: Star Star Star Star Star

Question/Comment:

I am a 52 year old female I take Nadolol and Lisinopril for my blood pressure,recently I was put on Mobic for hip and leg pains and Nortriptyline for a severe head ache where my blood shoot sky high .---consquently taken off the Zocor to see if the leg pains would disapear.---I recently notice that my blood pressure was staying high and after complications with blood pressure very high plus excessive bleeding during surgery,--after it still stayed high later found out that Lisinopril doses needs closes monitoring when taking Mobic and Nortriptyline that the Dr. was not aware of the interaction.

52 year old female
Posted: 2008-11-11 04:42:40     Rating: Star Star Star Star Star

Question/Comment:

I'M a 65 yr. male ,was taking prednsone for breathing problems, I felt goood no ackes or pain to complain about, doc. took me off steroid now joints ache so bad I have problems walking around, doc. said I had othro. author.and authoprosis the readon joints hurt so bad. Why not go back on steariods instead of all the pain ????

65 year old male
Posted: 2008-11-08 06:17:20     Rating: Star Star Star Star Star

Question/Comment:

I am 49 years old and taking Lisinopril for almost 2 months now., lately my doctor discovered that I had a slight enlargement of my heart and my blood pressure is above normal eventhough I ran 5 miles everyday. I cut my sodium intake,avoid fried foods,avoid fatty and high cholesterol foods(red meat,egg) and eat a healthy diet of vegetables and grains and just used olive oil on my cooking.Lisinopril help me by lowering my blood pressure and during my workout(running,swiming) I develope a stamina.Now my blood pressure is normal.

49 year old male
Posted: 2008-11-07 13:40:05     Rating: Star Star Star Star Star

Question/Comment:

I had no idea that my night time cough was related to the medication. Thanks for the feedback.

40 year old female
Posted: 2008-11-06 12:10:26     Rating: Star Star Star Star Star

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