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Lisinopril

Lisinopril

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5.9  Effectiveness
4.2  Side Effects
5.8  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 6 Lisinopril side effects and 2 Lisinopril benefits.

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The generic name of this medication is Lisinopril and brand names are Prinivil and Zestril.
The active ingredients of this medication are hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril.
This drug is manufactured by AstraZeneca.
It is mainly used in treating high blood pressure, alone or in combination with other medicines.
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Atenolol 7.54 6.65 3.7 54 Get Info
Hydrochlorothiazide 6.79 6.19 2.78 33 Get Info
Lisinopril 5.91 5.58 3.38 91 Get Info
Ramipril 4.3 4.48 4.46 23 Get Info
Losartan Potassium 3.18 4.43 5.24 38 Get Info
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Effectiveness of Lisinopril by Condition
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Lisinopril, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 1.6% 4% 87.9% 4.8% 1.6%
Balance/Equilibrium 3.1% 10.9% 78.1% 4.7% 3.1%
Blood Pressure 3.8% 8.4% 38.9% 25.2% 23.7%
Breathing 2.4% 5.6% 83.3% 7.9% 0.8%
Confidence 2.4% 4% 87.2% 5.6% 0.8%
Coordination/Motor Skills 1.6% 7.1% 84.1% 6.3% 0.8%
Digestion 1.6% 6.4% 88% 1.6% 2.4%
Emotional Well-being 2.4% 6.4% 84.8% 5.6% 0.8%
Energy 3.2% 14.3% 71.4% 7.9% 3.2%
Eyesight 0% 7.1% 90.5% 1.6% 0.8%
Memory 1.6% 8.7% 81.1% 7.9% 0.8%
Mental Clarity 0.8% 7.9% 83.3% 7.1% 0.8%
Pain 3.2% 4% 84.1% 6.3% 2.4%
Patience 2.4% 7.9% 83.3% 4.8% 1.6%
Sexual Health 4% 11.2% 76% 6.4% 2.4%
Skin Complexion 0.8% 3.2% 92.7% 1.6% 1.6%
Sleep 3.9% 10.2% 74.2% 10.9% 0.8%
Stress Level 2.3% 9.4% 78.1% 8.6% 1.6%
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Commonly Reported Lisinopril Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 94.3% 3.3% 1.6% 0% 0.8%
Asthma 95% 2.5% 1.7% 0% 0.8%
Blurred Vision 83.3% 5.6% 11.1% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 84.2% 5.3% 10.5% 0% 0%
Cold Hands and/or Feet 82.6% 7.4% 5% 0.8% 4.1%
Cold Symptoms 83.3% 5.6% 11.1% 0% 0%
Confusion 94.4% 5.6% 0% 0% 0%
Constipation 86.8% 4.7% 5.7% 2.8% 0%
Depression 91.1% 4% 3.2% 0.8% 0.8%
Diarrhea 73.7% 10.5% 5.3% 5.3% 5.3%
Dizziness 76.2% 14.3% 5.6% 1.6% 2.4%
Drowsiness 77.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.8% 3.2%
Fatigue 72.2% 10.3% 8.7% 4.8% 4%
Fever 88.9% 0% 5.6% 5.6% 0%
Gas 72.2% 11.1% 16.7% 0% 0%
Headache 78.2% 9.7% 8.9% 0.8% 2.4%
Insomnia 82.1% 7.3% 6.5% 0.8% 3.3%
Irregular Heartbeat 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 79.3% 4.5% 9.9% 5.4% 0.9%
Loss of Taste 94.6% 1.8% 1.8% 0.9% 0.9%
Mood Swings 94.4% 5.6% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 66.7% 11.1% 22.2% 0% 0%
Nausea 87.7% 5.7% 4.9% 0.8% 0.8%
Sensitivity to Light 88.9% 5.6% 5.6% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 77.8% 5.6% 11.1% 0% 5.6%
Skin Rash 93.3% 1.9% 4.8% 0% 0%
Slow Heartbeat 93.7% 4.5% 1.8% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 66.7% 11.1% 11.1% 11.1% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Lisinopril Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams 87.6% 4.1% 4.1% 3.3% 0.8%
Anemia 98.1% 1% 1% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 80.8% 6.7% 10% 2.5% 0%
Cough 79.2% 9.2% 4.2% 4.2% 3.3%
Decrease in Blood Pressure 62.9% 13.7% 16.1% 7.3% 0%
Dry Mouth 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Elevated Blood Sugar 94.1% 2.5% 2.5% 0% 0.8%
Fever 97.1% 1% 1% 1% 0%
Gout 96.6% 3.4% 0% 0% 0%
Hair Growth 96.6% 3.4% 0% 0% 0%
Heartburn 83.6% 9% 4.1% 2.5% 0.8%
Irregular Heartbeat 87.6% 5.7% 2.9% 2.9% 1%
Kidney Damage 98.3% 0.8% 0.8% 0% 0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 45.5% 36.4% 18.2% 0% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 82.6% 7.4% 3.3% 5% 1.7%
Reduced Libido 87.5% 3.6% 7.1% 0% 1.8%
Sexual Dysfunction 85.6% 5.8% 3.8% 2.9% 1.9%
Slow Heartbeat 77.8% 11.1% 11.1% 0% 0%
Stuffy Nose 79.3% 11.6% 5.8% 2.5% 0.8%
Swelling around the Eyes 93.4% 3.3% 3.3% 0% 0%
Swelling of Extremities 90.5% 5.7% 3.8% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Lisinopril
Since taking Lisinopril Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 1.9%
Fall 3.7%
Hallucination 0.6%
Heart attack 0.6%
Hospitalization 2.5%
Stroke 1.2%
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User Comments about Lisinopril
06 Dec 2011 When I first started using Lisinopril I experienced headaches and noticed a weight gain and a loss of energy. The VA medical center did not carry Lowtesion( may not be spelled correctly) which I never had a side effect in the two years i was using it. It took about a year to adjust to Lisinopril in fact I would stop taking it for a couple of months at a time until blood pressure would start giving me dizzy spells if i got up to fast or moved my head to fast. In fact after 9 years of not smoking i went back to control my wieght.
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06 Dec 2011 EASY TO TAKE AND GIVES GOOD RESULTS
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27 Oct 2011 My fingers are getting numb, blanching and then the nail bed is turning blue, it only lasts a few minutes but occurs 3 or 4 times a day. I have a family history of Raynaud's but never had any symptoms. I'm not taking any other drugs so I am thinking it's either Lisinopril or the diuretic that is included.
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09 Oct 2011 Lisinopril has lowered my blood pressure to be within normal range. It was running at around 200/110
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29 Sep 2011 The medication that i was originally precribed was low tenson. It woked great with no side effects but i get my meds through the VA and they don't care that drug.
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