What Is Lisinopril?

Potential Side Effects

This medication may cause some side effects. It seems that the most common of these include weakness, blurry vision, dizziness, and sweating. Confusion and cloudy urine may also appear. Less common side effects may include coughing, chest pain, chills, and nausea. Patients may also deal with pain in their abdomen. Issues breathing, diarrhea, or vomiting may also occur. Some individuals taking this medication will experience a sore throat. Rare effects of this medication may include joint pain, insomnia, appetite loss, and muscle pain. Some individuals may see an increase in their heart rate.

Patients may want to talk to their doctor about any of the side effects they encounter. This is important even if their side effects seem minor. If the effects persist or get worse, patients should consider talking to them immediately. They may need to have their dose adjusted. In some cases, doctors may need to switch their medication entirely.

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