Prinzide Precautions and Warnings

For people taking Prinzide, precautions and warnings to be aware of include such things as increased risk of infection. Other precautions and warnings for Prinzide users involve potential side effects of the drug, which can include swelling of the head and neck, decreased kidney function, extremely low blood pressure, and allergic reactions. People who are allergic to any components of the medicine, have severe kidney disease, or are allergic to other ACE inhibitors should not take Prinzide.

Prinzide Drug Info

Prinzide Precautions and Warnings: An Introduction

Before taking

Prinzide^® (lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide), let your healthcare provider know if you have:

Heart disease, including congestive heart failure, aortic stenosis, or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Liver disease, including cirrhosis
Kidney disease or kidney failure
Diabetes
Scleroderma
Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus or SLE)
A personal or family history of angioedema (swelling under the skin)
Gout
High cholesterol
Pancreatitis
Asthma
Fluid or electrolyte problems
Any allergies, including allergies to Prinzide, ACE inhibitors, sulfa drugs, foods, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:

Are pregnant or trying to become pregnant (see Prinzide and Pregnancy)
Are breastfeeding
Are on dialysis
Drink alcohol regularly
Will be undergoing surgery or anesthesia.

Tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you may currently be taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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