Medications and Drugs
Brand Names: Prinivil, ZestrilGeneric Name: lisinopril (Pronunciation: lyse IN oh pril)
What is lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)?Lisinopril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure, and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Lisinopril 10 mg-APO oval, pink, imprinted with APO, L10 Lisinopril 10 mg-EON oval, pink, imprinted with E 101 Lisinopril 10 mg-GEN round, white, imprinted with GP 113 Lisinopril 10 mg-IVA triangular, white, imprinted with 3759, I Lisinopril 10 mg-MYL round, white, imprinted with M, L 24 Lisinopril 10 mg-SAN round, yellow, imprinted with LSP 10 Lisinopril 10 mg-TEV round, red, imprinted with 93, 1113 Lisinopril 10 mg-WAT round, blue, imprinted with WATSON 407 Lisinopril 2.5 mg-APO round, white, imprinted with APO, 2.5 Lisinopril 2.5 mg-EON oval, white, imprinted with E 25 Lisinopril 2.5 mg-GEN round, white, imprinted with GP 111 Lisinopril 2.5 mg-IVA round, white, imprinted with 3757 Lisinopril 2.5 mg-MYL round, blue, imprinted with M, L 22 Lisinopril 2.5 mg-SAN round, yellow, imprinted with LSP 2 1/2 Lisinopril 2.5 mg-TEV round, white, imprinted with 93, 1111 Lisinopril 2.5 mg-WAT round, white, imprinted with WATSON, 405 Lisinopril 20 mg-APO oval, brown, imprinted with APO, L20 Lisinopril 20 mg-EON oval, pink, imprinted with E 102 Lisinopril 20 mg-GEN round, pink, imprinted with GP 114 Lisinopril 20 mg-IVA pentagonal, white, imprinted with 3760 Lisinopril 20 mg-MYL round, yellow, imprinted with M, L 25 Lisinopril 20 mg-TEV oblong, red, imprinted with 93, 1114 Lisinopril 20 mg-WAT round, yellow, imprinted with WATSON 408 Lisinopril 30 mg-APO oval, brown, imprinted with APO, L 30 Lisinopril 30 mg-EON oval, pink, imprinted with E 103 Lisinopril 30 mg-GEN round, peach, imprinted with GP 150 Lisinopril 30 mg-IVA oval, white, imprinted with 3762 Lisinopril 30 mg-MYL round, turquoise, imprinted with M, L 27 Lisinopril 30 mg-TEV round, white, imprinted with 93, 5157 Lisinopril 30 mg-WAT round, yellow, imprinted with WATSON 885 Lisinopril 40 mg-APO oval, yellow, imprinted with APO, L40 Lisinopril 40 mg-EON oval, yellow, imprinted with E 104 Lisinopril 40 mg-IVA round, white, imprinted with 3761 Lisinopril 40 mg-MYL round, green, imprinted with M, L 26 Lisinopril 40 mg-RAN round, yellow, imprinted with RX 535 Lisinopril 40 mg-TEV oblong, white, imprinted with 93, 1115 Lisinopril 40 mg-WAT round, yellow, imprinted with WATSON 409 Lisinopril 5 mg-APO oval, brown, imprinted with APO, L5 Lisinopril 5 mg-EON oval, pink, imprinted with E 54 Lisinopril 5 mg-GEN round, pink, imprinted with GP 112 Lisinopril 5 mg-IVA square, white, imprinted with 3758, LOGO Lisinopril 5 mg-MYL round, peach, imprinted with M L 23 Lisinopril 5 mg-TEV round, pink, imprinted with 93 1112 Lisinopril 5 mg-WAT oblong, white, imprinted with WAT SON, 406 Prinivil 10 mg trapezoid, yellow, imprinted with MSD 106, PRINIVIL Prinivil 20 mg oval, orange, imprinted with PRINIVIL, MSD 207 Prinivil 40 mg shield, pink, imprinted with PRINIVIL, MSD 237 Prinivil 5 mg shield, white, imprinted with MSD 19, PRINIVIL Zestril 10 mg round, pink, imprinted with ZESTRIL 10, 131 Zestril 2.5 mg round, white, imprinted with ZESTRIL 2 1/2, 135 Zestril 20 mg round, pink, imprinted with ZESTRIL 20, 132 Zestril 30 mg round, pink, imprinted with ZESTRIL 30, 133 Zestril 40 mg round, yellow, imprinted with ZESTRIL 40, 134 Zestril 5 mg oblong, pink, imprinted with ZESTRIL, 130 What are the possible side effects of lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)?Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; severe stomach pain, difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
Less serious side effects may include:
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 lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)?Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may increase certain side effects of lisinopril. Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking lisinopril, unless your doctor has told you to. Vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating can cause you to become dehydrated. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking lisinopril. Drink plenty of water each day while you are taking this medication. Next Page: (Page 1 of 3) Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088. 
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