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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Severe or does not subside after taking lisinopril for a short time, you should tell your healthcare provider. Abruptly stopping lisinopril suddenly can cause or worsen lisinopril-associated anxiety. Abruptly discontinuing lisinopril can also cause tachycardia (a fast heart rate) and sweating. Severe Severe side effects, that should be reported to your healthcare provider right away, include:Dysuria: Problems passing urine, which could be a sign of kidney problems.Signs of increased potassium levels: Weakness in the muscles, chest pain, or irregular heart rate.Signs of liver problems: Flu-like symptoms, light-colored stools, dark urine, general malaise, upper right abdominal pain, nausea, yellowing of the skin or in the whites of the eyes.Dizziness, feeling faint, lightheadedness, or falling: These are signs of low blood pressure.Nausea and vomitingAn allergic reaction: Including symptoms such as a rash, swelling in the face, lips, throat, hand, feet, or tongueDifficulty breathing This list may not describe every possible side effect of lisinopril. If you experience any other side effects, be sure to contact your healthcare provider. You can also report side effects to the FDA by calling 1-800-FDA-1088. Lisinopril Warnings and Interactions Do not stand or sit up suddenly after taking lisinopril, particularly if you are a senior, as this could increase your risk of falls. Do not use heavy machinery or perform any type of activity that requires mental alertness. Lisinopril should be used with caution in some conditions, including:Hyperkalemia (high potassium levels): ACE inhibitors can raise blood potassium levelsAfrican ancestry: Some studies have found that people of African ancestry do not respond well to ACE inhibitors. This population may be more at risk for angioedema, a potentially fatal complication of the drug. Note, these do not represent all of the warnings for taking lisinopril; be sure to talk with your healthcare provider about any other precautions or warnings linked with ACE inhibitors. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not take lisinopril. People with certain medical conditions also should not take lisinopril, including those with: A history of angioedemaBilateral renal artery stenosisKidney failureWhen Should You Not Take Lisinopril?If you become pregnant, you need to talk to your healthcare provider about how to discontinue lisinopril as soon as possible. If you are on lisinopril and planning to become pregnant, you should discuss medication changes before you conceive. For other medical conditions, follow your healthcare provider's instructions. Precautions and Contraindications Medications that can interact with lisinopril include: Hymenoptera venom (venom from insects used to treat immune-related or inflammatory disease)Aliskiren, another type of high blood pressure medicationSome diabetic medicationsPotassium supplementsSalt substituteNSAIDs, which should be taken with caution This list of medications is not all-inclusive, so be sure to provide your healthcare provider with a list of every type of medication you are taking,
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