Get Informed: Lisinopril
Active Ingredient(s)
Lisinopril
What does it do?
This product is primarily used to treat hypertension and heart failure. It is also used by patients who have had heart attacks because of its association with improved survival. It works by blocking Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE), which plays an important role in controlling blood pressure.
- Last Text Update:
- 2009-Nov-20 9:30 PM
- Last Data Update:
- 2009-Nov-20 6:52 PM
Other Names
- Lisinopril
- Zestril
- Prinivil
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category:
- D
Black Box Warning
This product has a black box warning relating to its risks when used in pregnancy.
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 29 Dec 1987
- Est US Patients*
- 8,210,000
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Lisinopril or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Recent alerts for Lisinopril
There have been no alerts regarding Lisinopril during the past year.
Lisinopril Safety Report
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What is Lisinopril used for?
iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 48,100 patients that use Lisinopril (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| High Blood Pressure | 84% | 
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| Heart Disease Prevention | 9% |
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| Heart Failure / Edema | 7% |
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| Kidney Protection | 3% |
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| Diabetes | 3% |
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| Other | 5% |
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How well does Lisinopril work?
iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 48,100 users taking Lisinopril (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 79%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Lisinopril outweigh the bad things.
- 18%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Lisinopril.
Common Side Effects of Lisinopril
iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 48,100 users taking Lisinopril (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
25% of patients experience side-effects on Lisinopril
4% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Lisinopril
Most Common Side Effects...
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Cough
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Fatigue
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Dizziness
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= 10%
Less than 1%: Altered Taste, Bone/Joint Pain, Diarrhea, Drowsiness, Dry Mouth, Dryness, Frequent Urination, Grogginess/Confusion, Headache, Increased Infections, Itch, Kidney Problems, Loss of Libido, Low Blood Pressure, Memory/Speech Problems, Mental Haziness, Muscle Pain/Stiffness, Nausea, Ocassionally Stomach Cramps, Sexual Problems, SUN Sensitivity, Swelling/Edema, Weakness, Weight Gain
Global Patient Feedback for Lisinopril ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
my 58 yr old husband has been taking it for awhile and he also has a cough but with time the cough got better and is all but gone now
58 year old Male
Posted: 2009-11-06 10:11:42
Question/Comment:
I was given Lisinopril because my BP was slightly elevated & I was keeping headaches. Since taking this my headaches have eased off. My doc has to adjust my dosage though so that the headaches stay away all day.
44 year old Female
Posted: 2009-10-06 08:19:19
Question/Comment:
My son is taking Lisinopril, he is 18 years old. He had a very bad cough when he started taking it but, the cough has let up after a couple of months. But, he has had trouble sleeping. How long is this going to last? he can't keep going like this. Is their anything that we can do to help him sleep? What can the doctors do? Please help....Terri.
18 year old Male
Posted: 2009-09-28 23:32:01
Answer/Reply:
If son still having trouble sleeping he may have a side effect of lisinopril that affects his sleep. Also if he is on other meds there may be a reaction. Ask pharmacist if this is side effect or call the drug company that makes lisinopril and ask the questions. If so then they can send the new information to you or your doctor.
39 year old Female
Posted: 2009-10-17 11:46:06
iGuard.org Answer/Reply:
Trouble sleeping or insomnia is not a common side effect of lisinopril. In fact, the prescribing information for lisinopril does not list this as a reported side effect. The options to help him sleep will depend on his conditions and medical history. It would be best to talk to his physician, or have him talk to his physician, about his trouble sleeping so that the underlying cause can be found and treated.
Posted: 2009-10-24 01:11:00
Question/Comment:
Hmm, all this talk about 'coughing' while on lisinopril... I had it added to my previous prescription of hydrochlorothiazide a few months ago; since then I have been coughing A LOT!
I must say I also have a post-nasal drip and that also makes me cough; but the coughing became worse after starting the lisinopril.
I recently added nasonex and that has helped somewhat, since this cough seemed to arise mostly from the constant drip in the back of my throat causing me to clear my throat almost constantly... so I'm not sure if its from the lisinopril but I sure will ask my doctor next time I go!
Thanks for the heads up!
57 year old Female
Posted: 2009-09-27 13:51:57
Answer/Reply:
A couph is side effect of lisinopril and if it is too bad call your doctor and have med changed.
39 year old Female
Posted: 2009-10-17 11:47:10
Question/Comment:
70 years old female
I started with Lisinopril, 10mg, on July, 17th, 2009; in addition to Metropolol, 50mg.
I noticed that suddendly and for seconds I was loosing my voice. Little by little itching and cough was added also, a continuous running nose. Cough was worst at night because of the position.
One time I felt like my throat was closing so much I couldn't breath. Still I couldn't relate this sympthomes to any respiratory development.
Then I received the IGUARD email and read the commentaries from people on the same medication. Thanks! I suspend Lisinopril and my doctor gave me Benicar HCT 20mg/12.5mg to try. for 3 weeks. I'm still worry to take it since, the Lisinopril still will be there.
71 year old Female
Posted: 2009-09-26 14:15:16
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Lisinopril