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Brand Names: Prinzide, Zestoretic

Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril (Pronunciation: HYE droe KLOR oh THYE a zide and lye SIN oh pril)

• What is hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril (Prinzide, Zestoretic)?
• What are the possible side effects of hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril (Prinzide, Zestoretic)?
• What is the most important information I should know about hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril (Prinzide, Zestoretic)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril (Prinzide, Zestoretic)?
• How should I take hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril (Prinzide, Zestoretic)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Prinzide, Zestoretic)?
• What happens if I overdose (Prinzide, Zestoretic)?
• What should I avoid while taking hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril (Prinzide, Zestoretic)?
• What other drugs will affect hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril (Prinzide, Zestoretic)?
• Where can I get more information?

What is hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril (Prinzide, Zestoretic)?

Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Lisinopril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. Lisinopril lowers blood pressure and also relieves symptoms of fluid retention.

The combination of hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

Hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

HCT-Lisinopril 12.5 mg-10 mg-RAN

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HCT-Lisinopril 12.5 mg-20 mg-RAN

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HCT-Lisinopril 25 mg-20 mg-GG

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HCT-Lisinopril 25 mg-20 mg-RAN

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HCTZ-Lisinopril 12.5 mg-10 mg-IVA

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HCTZ-Lisinopril 12.5 mg-10 mg-TEV

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HCTZ-Lisinopril 12.5 mg-20 mg-IVA

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HCTZ-Lisinopril 12.5 mg-20 mg-TEV

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HCTZ-Lisinopril 25 mg-20 mg-IVA

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HCTZ-Lisinopril 25 mg-20 mg-TEV

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Lisinopril-HCTZ 10-12.5 mg-APO

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Lisinopril-HCTZ 10-12.5 mg-EON

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Lisinopril-HCTZ 10-12.5 mg-MYL

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Lisinopril-HCTZ 10-12.5 mg-WAT

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Lisinopril-HCTZ 20-12.5 mg-APO

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Lisinopril-HCTZ 20-12.5 mg-EON

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Lisinopril-HCTZ 20-12.5 mg-MYL

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Lisinopril-HCTZ 20-12.5 mg-WAT

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Lisinopril-HCTZ 20-25 mg-APO

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Lisinopril-HCTZ 20-25 mg-EON

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Lisinopril-HCTZ 20-25 mg-MYL

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Lisinopril-HCTZ 20-25 mg-WAT

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Prinizide 12.5 mg-10 mg

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Prinizide 12.5 mg-20 mg

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Prinzide 20-25 mg

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Zestoretic 10-12.5

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Zestoretic 20-12.5

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Zestoretic 20-25

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What are the possible side effects of hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril (Prinzide, Zestoretic)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; severe stomach pain; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• eye pain, vision problems;
• high potassium (slow heart rate, weak pulse, muscle weakness, tingly feeling);
• low potassium (confusion, uneven heart rate, extreme thirst, increased urination, leg discomfort, muscle weakness or limp feeling);
• dry mouth, thirst, nausea, vomiting;
• feeling weak, drowsy, restless, or light-headed;
• a red, blistering, peeling skin rash;
• jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
• urinating less than usual or not at all;
• swelling, weight gain, feeling short of breath; or
• fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms.

Less serious side effects may include:

• cough;
• dizziness, tired feeling, depressed mood;
• headache, blurred vision;
• diarrhea, constipation, upset stomach; or
• mild skin rash, increased sweating.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril (Prinzide, Zestoretic)?

Do not use this medication if you are unable to urinate.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to any other ACE inhibitor, such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), or trandolapril (Mavik).

Before taking hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease (or are on dialysis), liver disease, glaucoma, congestive heart failure, gout, lupus, diabetes, or an allergy to sulfa drugs or penicillin.

Avoid the regular use of salt substitutes in your diet, and do not take potassium supplements while taking hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril, unless your doctor has told you to.

Conditions that may cause very low blood pressure include: vomiting, diarrhea, heavy sweating, heart disease, dialysis, a low salt diet, or taking diuretics (water pills). Tell your doctor if you have a prolonged illness that causes diarrhea or vomiting.

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