Understanding Lisinoprill

Precautions To Remember

Go over your medical history with your doctor! Ladies, they have to know about kidney problems and heart conditions if you have ever had them. Liver disease too! If your fluids or electrolytes are imbalanced, you need to tell your doctor. One reason why talking to your doctor first is important? This med can cause dangerous levels of potassium if you have kidney disease. It'll also worsen any liver problems you have! Ladies, are you pregnant? This med is not for you!

You need follow-ups to keep an eye on your weight and blood pressure with this med. Blood tests are beneficial when you're on this med too! Keep this med at room temperature. The liquid form is sensitive to heat and moisture! And remember, shake it before you take it!

Medication Interactions

Ladies, what meds do you currently take? Your doctor needs to know! Make a list of them and give it to your doctor. They'll review it so you don't deal with avoidable interactions! You can't take lisinopril with lithium or losartan. Potassium isn't appropriate with it either. Have kidney issues and are taking aliskiren? Avoid this medication! Mixing them will increase your risk of side effects!

Ladies, you might need multiple meds. Your doctor will adjust the dose so you'll still be able to take lisinopril! This way? You won't have side effects, and it'll still be effective! It might mean taking them at different times or less often. This can even happen with standard meds like ibuprofen and Aspirin!