A: Zestril/Prinivil (lisinopril) is a medication, called an ACE inhibitor, used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), CHF (congestive heart failure), to improve survival after a heart attack, and to protect the kidneys in people with diabetes.
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It is one of the most widely prescribed drugs used to treat hypertension and heart failure. It is in a drug class known as Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE), according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
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Common side effects include dizziness, fatigue, headache, cough, and gastrointestinal upset and skin rash. Lisinopril has been linked to rare instances of acute liver injury that can be severe and even fatal.
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A. View Sources. Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.
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A: Zestril/Prinivil (lisinopril) is a medication used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), patients who have had heart failure or a heart attack (myocardial infarction), and also helps to protect the kidneys in people who have diabetes.
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Lisinopril is available in 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 mg tablets in many generic forms and under the brand names Prinivil and Zestril. It is also available in fixed combinations with hydrochlorothiazide (generically and as Prinzide and Zestoretic).
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A: Lisinopril (Zestril) is an ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and other heart problems. Lisinopril doesn't have any interactions with grapefruit or grapefruit juice (though some high blood pressure medications do). For more information on lisinopril, go to http://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/lisinopril.
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The most common side effects that occur with lisinopril include: headache. dizziness. persistent cough. low blood pressure. chest pain. If these effects are mild, they may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. If they’re more severe or don’t go away, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
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A: Lisinopril (Prinivil/Zestril) belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), congestive heart failure, and to improve survival after a heart attack.
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A: Lisinopril is a medication that is used to treat high blood pressure. It is in a class of medications called ACE inhibitors. ACE is a chemical in the body that is used in a chemical reaction that causes our blood vessels to narrow in response to various conditions.
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what is lisinopril used to treat
Lisinopril is used for treating high blood pressure, heart failure, and for preventing kidney failure due to high blood pressure and diabetes.