Lisinopril is one of the most common medications that we use for high blood pressure. It is also used in heart failure, diabetic kidney protection, and post heart attack. Most people tolerate lisinopril really well, but in some, it can cause some side effects. Some of them are mild and other side effects can be concerning and you need to watch out for them and take steps to closely monitor it with your doctor. In this video we are going to go over the side effects and warning.
Are you, your family or friend taking lisinopril, or recently been prescribed by lisinopril? if so, this is the right video for you. welcome back my name is lucy i’m a pharmacist and a nurse and, effects of lisinopril. what is lisinopril, lisinopril is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, it is also used
To prevent heart failure and also it is used to improve survival after a heart attack. it belongs to a group of enzyme inhibitors or ace inhibitors. it works which in turn lowers your blood pressure and make it easier for your heart to pump blood. in united states, it goes by the brand name zestril,
Lisinopril is taken by mouth as a tablet and the strength are as follows it comes in 2.5 milligram, 5 milligram, 10 milligram, 20 milligram and 40 milligrams. if you have difficulty swallowing, the tablet can be crushed, or you can take the liquid formulation which comes in one milligram per ml. it is taken once a day
With or without food and it is recommended to take it around the same time each day. what are the side effects that you could expect to see from lisinopril, you can see hypotension or low blood pressure this usually happens with the first several doses and the dose may need to be adjusted. also, low blood pressure
May be due to poor fluid intake. you can also see dizziness and fainting, this is a sign that the medication is working too well, effect of lisinopril is dry hacking cough, this happens because lisinopril prevents breakdown of a substance called bradykinin and as it builds up in your body and lungs it causes some
Irritation to the throat. the cough goes away in one to four weeks after the medication is stopped. make sure to talk to your doctor so that you can be switched to a different medication. another side effect is angioedema. this is very rare; it is extreme swelling of the lips and the tongue the swelling may cause
Issues with breathing. the lisinopril which can lead to abdominal pain and diarrhea. most cases of angioedema occur within the first week of therapy but may also occur after years of therapy and black patients are at increased risk of angioedema. lisinopril can affect your kidneys. it can cause decreased kidney
Function. there is increased risk if you have pre-existing kidney disease. the kidney damage is mostly seen when lisinopril is taken together with water peels such as lasix or anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen and aleve. these medications can cause a decrease in blood flow to your kidneys. lisinopril
Can also cause hyperkalemia or high hold on to potassium and there is increased potassium can cause muscle weakness, diarrhea, that contain potassium such as banana and salt substitute. these are salts that have less sodium but with added potassium. fatigue is another side effect which can be related to
High potassium. another side effect is sexual dysfunction, sexual dysfunction can be related to the disease itself so high blood pressure can cause sexual dysfunction. lisinopril can cause skin rash, the skin rash may be itchy, red, swollen, blistered or peeling skin. it can also cause light sensitivity. your
Skin becomes sensitive to sunlight or other form of ultraviolet light and may burn easily. it can also cause constipation, diarrhea, and gas. lisinopril can cause hair loss; this is very rare and affects about one percent of patients. it can also cause headache; the headache is most common within the first few days of
Starting therapy, but it gets better with time. if you’re pregnant, do not take lisinopril. it can affect your baby’s kidneys particularly if you take it in the second and third trimester of pregnancy this can result and poor development of your baby’s lungs. if you’re pregnant or experiencing any side
Different medication. thank you for watching, the channel if you like this kind of content.
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Lisinopril Side Effects and Warning. By Lucy The Pharmacist
