Lisinopril Warnings and Precautions

Understanding lisinopril warnings and precautions can help ensure a safe treatment process. For example, people with a history of angioedema or kidney disease should discuss this with their healthcare provider before taking the drug. It's also important to be aware of potential drug interactions and possible side effects with lisinopril. Warnings and precautions also extend to women who are breastfeeding or pregnant and people who are on dialysis.

Lisinopril: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking
 lisinopril (Zestril®) if you have:
 
Also let your healthcare provider know if you:
 
  • Are pregnant or trying to become pregnant
  • Are breastfeeding
  • Are on dialysis
  • Will be undergoing surgery or anesthesia.
     
Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you are currently taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
 
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