Adverse Effects
Side effects, some or all of which are serious and require immediate medical attention, include:
- Chills, signs of infection
- Dark urine, decreased urination (oliguria)
- Difficulty swallowing or breathing (signs of angioedema), allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
- Hoarseness
- Itching
- Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice)
- Abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting
- Chest pain or tightness, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting (syncope)
- Dry cough
- Fever
- Joint pain
- Rash
- Diarrhea, nausea
- Drowsiness, headache, tiredness
- Muscle cramps
- Fainting/blackouts
- Serious (possibly fatal) liver problems
Lisinopril causes the kidneys to retain potassium, which may lead to hyperkalemia. From a study of more than 1,000 patients who have hyperkalemia when using it, the condition may happen more in older male users.
A rare but severe allergic reaction can occur that affects the bowel wall and secondarily causes abdominal pain. This "anaphylactic" reaction is very rare and must be given immediate medical attention.
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