Lisinopril

Lisinopril is an angiotensin converting enzyme which is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. This type of medication works by decreasing specific chemicals in the body which are known to tighten the blood vessels. If the blood vessels are no longer tightened, blood can flow more easily and the heart can pump the blood more efficiently.

Lisinopril is taken orally in the form of tablets. These tablets are usually taken once a day, depending on what your doctor has prescribed. Never take more or less than what is indicated on your prescription label.

Some of the common side effects users may experience when taking Lisinopril include cough, headache, dizziness, diarrhea, sneezing, extreme fatigue, weakness and decrease in sex drive. If the side effects become severe, contact a medical professional as soon as possible.

Occasionally, Lisinopril will be prescribed to treat congestive heart failure or to improve survival in patients who have experienced a heart attack. It may be prescribed for other purposes as well, as directed by your doctor.

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If I have some days of higher readings...why is it necessary to take a pill..when actually it is more like I need just to take some time to rest...or slow down at work...this pill scares me because I am only 95#s a heallthy female, good blood and great good chloresteral...
Posted on 3/8/2009 8:11:00 PM by Anonymous
I have taken lisinopril for the past two months. I feel horrible. It was prescribed to help my high blood preassure in conjunction to Coreg CR. I have the cough, fell tired like never before and the pain in all my muscles is very severe. The symptoms today are worst that when my hypertension was discovered. Note....if you had suffered from asthma at any age, tell your doctor. The breathing is difficult specially at night.
Posted on 3/7/2009 11:47:00 AM by Anonymous
I have just started taking lisinopril, 2 days. I am vomiting and have dizzy, headache. Is this normal at first?
Posted on 2/10/2009 10:55:00 PM by Anonymous
What is the best time to take
Posted on 11/19/2008 9:54:00 AM by Anonymous
Why do it decrease the sex drive?
Posted on 10/24/2008 11:05:00 AM by Anonymous
I coughed the entire time-day & night. I coughed until I vomited almost daily. My doctor took me off the drug three days ago, I still feel like crap. How long will this "poison" stay in my system?
Posted on 9/14/2008 12:27:00 PM by Anonymous
my husand said that he can rest alot better at nights when he takes his lisinopril.
Posted on 8/25/2008 7:05:00 PM by Anonymous
Is lisinopril the generic form?
Posted on 8/11/2008 10:43:00 AM by Anonymous
does it have water pill?
Posted on 1/24/2008 10:01:00 PM by Anonymous