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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
To avoid long term side effects:1) In the first few weeks of therapy with Lisinopril and especially when changing position from lying to sitting or sitting to standing it can make you feel dizzy. Always take your time when standing up. You don’t want to stand up too quickly and fall and hurt yourself, and worse yet break your bone.2) Do not drink alcohol and Lisinopril at the same time as it can further reduce your blood pressure.3) Lisinopril can increase blood potassium levels. If you are taking this medication long term you must be careful with salt substitutes or eating high-potassium foods. Foods to avoid in excess include bananas, oranges, potatoes, tomatoes, squash, and dark leafy greens.bananas4)Green tea can reduce the exposure(levels) of Lisinopril and therefore effects of Lisinopril.5) Your Doctor should check your potassium levels as well as your kidney parameters regularly as these can be affected.6) When starting this medication on older adults it should be started slowly and should be titrated slowly. If the dose is too high and titrated too quickly, it increases the chances of side effects and a sudden drop in blood pressure.7)This medicine may affect blood sugar levels. If you notice a change in the results of your blood or urine sugar tests, or if you have any questions, check with your Doctor.stomach pain8)If you are having stomach cramps and are on Lisinopril think about are rarer disorder called intestinal Angioedema.9) If you do have a history of gout, I would be cautious with this medication as it can cause elevated levels of uric acid10) If you do see rashes and itching this could be because Lisinopril can increase your photosensitivity to the sun11) Regular use of NSAIDS and Lisinopril increases the chance of kidney injury.Your healthcare provider will check your renal parameters to dose adjust your medication.Have a good day and think your Health.You can see the complete video here.Sources:1) Uptodate/Lisinopril2) https://www.rxlist.com/zestril-drug.htm3) https://www.goodrx.com/lisinopril4) https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/ Post Views: 3,734
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