A loop diuretic is much less likely to induce this problem unless the diuretic has induced volume depletion or water intake is very high (since loop Lisinopril is in a class of medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Fluid imbalances (caused by dehydration, vomiting, or diarrhea) or
Lisinopril oral tablet does not cause drowsiness
Warnings What to ask your doctor Introduction If you have high blood pressure or certain heart conditions, you may be interested in learning more about
Check with your doctor right away if you become sick while taking this medicine, especially with severe or continuing nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your
How it works Lisinopril may be used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure, or to lower the risk
Hypotension is most likely in patients who are sodium and intravascular volume depleted
Use during pregnancy may cause birth defects or loss of the unborn baby
Lisinopril is in a class of medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
More common side effects in people taking lisinopril for heart failure Nausea and/or vomiting
Low energy or fatigue
Lisinopril is in a class of medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking lisinopril: More common
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects
In many cases, blood sodium levels fall gradually, producing only mild symptoms as the body has time to make adjustments
May make these conditions worse
This can lead to lithium toxicity, which can be life-threatening
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine
But when there isn’t enough blood flow, they aren’t able to do this job as well
You may take this medicine with or without food, but it should be taken the same way (with or without food) each day
Losing sodium quickly is a medical emergency
ACE inhibitors like lisinopril are known to increase the risk of having hyperkalemia, or high potassium
Swelling of the legs or ankles (edema) is one of the most common amlodipine side effects
Thiazide diuretics may cause very low levels of potassium, called hypokalemia
They interfere with how your body converts angiotensin into a form that raises your blood pressure