Get Informed: Lisinopril
Active Ingredient(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.
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Mar-17 6:08 PM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Mar-16 9:01 PM
Other Names
- Lisinopril
- Zestril
- Prinivil
- Carace
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- 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
- Est US Patients*
- 8,025,000
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Lisinopril or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Recent alerts for Lisinopril
There have been no iGuard.org alerts regarding Lisinopril during the past year.
Lisinopril Safety Report
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What is Lisinopril used for?
iGuard is currently tracking more than 53,300 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.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| High Blood Pressure | 89% | 
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| Kidney Protection | 18% |
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| Heart Failure/Edema | 3% | 
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How well does Lisinopril work?
iGuard regularly polls our more than 53,300 users taking Lisinopril (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 79%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Lisinopril outweigh the bad things.
- 10%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Lisinopril.
Common Side Effects of Lisinopril
iGuard regularly polls our more than 53,300 users taking Lisinopril (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
21% of patients experience side-effects on Lisinopril
3% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Lisinopril
Most Common Side Effects...
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Cough
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Dizziness
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Fatigue
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= 10%
Less than 1%: Abdo Pain/Cramps, Bruising, Cold Sensitivity, Constipation, Diarrhea, Drowsiness, Dryness, Erectile Problems, Hair Loss, Headache, Hoarse Voice, Insomnia, Itch/Rash, Light Sensitivity, Memory/Speech Problems, Muscle Pain/Cramps, Nausea/Vomiting, Palpitations, Postural Hypotension, Slow Heart Rate, Sweating, Swelling/Edema, Weakness
Global Patient Feedback for Lisinopril ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I am an 85yr old female. I have been taking one 20mg Lisinopril a day for years for elevated BP. Is that why I have lost so much hair? I also take an 81mg aspirin every day. That's all except for vitamins.
85 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-03-17 15:02:30
Question/Comment:
add to my list of meds
54 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-03-16 23:26:47
Question/Comment:
does grapefruit interact with this medication
49 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-03-14 15:05:05
Question/Comment:
I have taken this drug for over two years, but now I am experiencing a bad effect of high sugar readings, I was told by the pharmacy that lisinopril can elevate my sugar. I have become worried, my sugar is staying in the 200, I take byetta, metformin, glyberide, and still not seeing any changes.
Posted: 2010-03-13 19:20:42
Question/Comment:
I was told to take this medication because of protein in my urin.
55 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-03-10 15:39:49
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Lisinopril