- ZESTRIL/ZESTORETIC (lisinopril)
Treats high blood pressure and heart failure.
Brand Name(s): Prinivil®, Zestril®
WHEN YOU SHOULD NOT USE THIS MEDICINE
You should not use this medicine if you have had an
allergic reaction to ACE-inhibitors such as Capoten®, Monopril®, Vasotec®, Lotensin®,
or Accupril®. You should not use this medicine if you are pregnant.
HOW TO USE AND STORE THIS MEDICINE
Tablets:
- Take this medicine exactly as your doctor ordered. Even if
you feel fine your blood pressure can still be high.
- May be taken with or without food.
- Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and
direct light.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
If you miss a dose:
- Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
- Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next
regular dose.
- You should not use two doses at the same time
DRUGS AND FOODS TO AVOID
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before
- Tell your doctor if you are taking any of these medicines:
potassium medicines such as K-Lyte® or K-Tab®, or diuretics ("water pills")
such as Aldactone®, Dyrenium®, or Midamor®.
- Tell your doctor if you use salt substitutes.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine.
WARNINGS
- Check with your doctor before taking if you have diabetes,
heart, kidney, or liver disease, or lupus.
- Talk with your doctor before use if you are pregnant or
breastfeeding. Lisinopril may cause birth defects if taken after the first 3 months of
pregnancy.
- Lisinopril can make some people dizzy or drowsy, be careful
if you drive a car or operate machinery.
- Tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking lisinopril
before having any kind of surgery.
SIDE EFFECTS
Call your doctor right away if you have any of these side
effects:
- Irregular heartbeat
- Chest pain
- Swelling of face, tongue, or mouth
- Trouble breathing, swallowing or talking
- Skin rash, severe itching or hives
- Fever, chills, or sore throat
- Yellowing of skin or eyes
If you have problems with these less serious side effects,
talk with your doctor.
- Dry cough or changes in the sense of taste
- Headache
- Dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fatigue
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea or constipation
IF YOU HAVE OTHER SIDE EFFECTS THAT YOU THINK ARE CAUSED BY
THIS MEDICINE, TELL YOUR DOCTOR.
