The following information is a summary about Prinivil. It is not intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
Why is this Prinivil medication prescribed?
Prinivil/Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Prinivil decreases certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.
This Prinivil medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or Prinivil pharmacist for more Prinivil information.
How should this Prinivil medicine be used?
Prinivil/Lisinopril comes as a tablet to take by mouth. Prinivil is usually taken once a day. Follow the Prinivil directions on your Prinivil prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or Prinivil pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Prinivil/lisinopril exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of Prinivil or take Prinivil more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Prinivil/Lisinopril controls high blood pressure and heart failure but does not cure them. Continue to take Prinivil/lisinopril even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Prinivil/lisinopril without talking to your doctor.
What special Prinivil precautions should I follow?
Before taking Prinivil/lisinopril,
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Prinivil/lisinopril, enalapril (Vasotec), benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), trandolapril (Mavik), or any other drugs.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially diuretics ('water pills'), lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid), other medications for high blood pressure, potassium supplements, and vitamins.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart or kidney disease, diabetes, or angioedema, a condition that causes hives, difficulty breathing, and painful swelling of the face, lips, throat, tongue, hands, or feet.
tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. Prinivil/Lisinopril may pass into breast milk and harm infants. Talk to your doctor about stopping to breast-feed if you take Prinivil/lisinopril.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking Prinivil/lisinopril.
What special Prinivil dietary instructions should I follow?
Prinivil/Lisinopril may cause an upset stomach. Take Prinivil/lisinopril with food or milk.
Talk to your doctor before using salt substitutes containing potassium. If your doctor prescribes a low-salt or low-sodium diet, follow these directions carefully.
Prinivil Side Effects
Although side effects from Prinivil/lisinopril are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these Prinivil symptoms are severe or do not go away:
dizziness or lightheadedness
headache
excessive tiredness
cough
upset stomach
vomiting
diarrhea
sore throat
fever
itching
unusual bruising
excessive sweating
fast heartbeat
decreased sexual ability
If you experience any of the following Prinivil symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, arms, or legs
difficulty breathing or swallowing
fainting
rash
Prinivil Overdose
Symptoms of Prinivil overdose may include:
lightheadedness
fainting
What other Prinivil information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests before and during treatment to check your response to Prinivil.
Do not let anyone else take your Prinivil medication. Ask your Prinivil pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your Prinivil prescription.
What storage conditions are needed for Prinivil?
Keep Prinivil in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store Prinivil at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any Prinivil medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your Prinivil medication.
In case of Prinivil emergency/overdose
In case of Prinivil overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What should I do if I forget a Prinivil dose?
Take the missed Prinivil dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next Prinivil dose, skip the missed Prinivil dose and continue your regular Prinivil dosing schedule. Do not take a double Prinivil dose to make up for a missed one.
Other uses for this Prinivil medicine
This Prinivil medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more Prinivil information.
