How to Take Lisinopril

Lisinopril is the generic name for the drug Prinivil and belongs to the drug group known as ACE inhibitors. For trouble with high blood pressure, adults and children six years and older can take Lisinopril to reduce the chance of heart attack, stroke and kidney problems. The medication relaxes your blood vessels and causes them to widen, thus aiding survival after a heart attack or treating congestive heart failure when combined with diuretics.

Things You'll Need

• Prescription for lisinopril

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Instructions

• 1

  Take Lisinopril exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Read the information included with your prescription and contact the pharmacist or your doctor if you have any questions.

• 2

  Take Lisinopril by mouth with water and with or without food. If you get an upset stomach, try taking it with food.

• 3

  Take Lisinopril at the same time every day. Have a set time to help you remember.

• 4

  Monitor your potassium intake while taking Lisinopril, which can increase the amount of this mineral in your system. High potassium levels can cause muscle weakness and slow heartbeat.

• 5

  Continue taking Lisinopril even if you begin to feel better. You cannot always feel the symptoms of hypertension and may or may not feel sick, so talk to your doctor before stopping any medication.