Ace Inhibitor Side Effects
Ace Inhibitors, of which Lisinopril is one, are a class of drugs used to mainly treat hypertension (high blood pressure).
Ace Inhibitors-
| Generic Name | Brand Name |
|---|---|
| benazepril | Lotensin |
| captopril | Capoten |
| enalapril | Vasotec |
| fosinopril | Monopril |
| lisinopril | Prinivil, Zestril |
| perindopril | Aceon |
| quinapril | Accupril |
| ramipril | Altace |
| trandolapril | Mavik |
About 5 to 10 percent of people who take ACE inhibitors have side effects that make them stop.
Some possible Ace inhibitor side effects include:1
- Skin rash
- Loss of taste
- Chronic dry, hacking cough (most common)
- In rare instances, kidney damage
- Allergylike symptoms
- Allergic reaction with generalized swelling (angioedema) or, in rare cases, swelling of the upper airway.
- Excess potassium in the body (hyperkalemia), especially in people with kidney failure.
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