Lisinopril+Hydrochlorothiazide is a combination of two drugs used to lower blood pressure.

Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor that controls high blood pressure (hypertension) by relaxing blood vessels.

Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic. High blood pressure can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. By lowering blood pressure, Lisinopril+Hydrochlorothiazide

Lisinopril+Hydrochlorothiazide contains two active ingredients, lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide, which are both popular blood pressure medications.

Lisinopril belongs to a group of medicines called ACE inhibitors. ACE inhibitors work by blocking the action of a compound in the body called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). Normally ACE produces another compound called angiotensin II, as part of the body's natural control of blood pressure. Angiotensin II has two actions. Firstly,

Take Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. You may take Lisinopril+Hydrochlorothiazide with or without food.

Adults
Lisinopril+Hydrochlorothiazide is designed to replace higher doses of either component. Dosages of the Lisinopril component range from 5 to 80 milligrams a day; dosages of Hydrochlorothiazide typically fall between 6.25 and 50 milligrams daily. If either component, when prescribed alone, fails to control your blood pressure,

There may be a drop in blood pressure causing dizziness or fainting if Lisinopril+ Hydrochlorothiazide is taken with the following:

• other medicines used to lower high blood pressure (antihypertensives)
• narcotics, eg morphine
• antipsychotics, eg chlorpromazine
• barbiturates.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, eg indometacin) may reduce the blood pressure lowering effect of Lisinopril+Hydrochlorothiazide, and may increase the risk of a decline in kidney function.

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Most Important Fact about Lisinopril+Hydrochlorothiazide

You must take Lisinopril+Hydrochlorothiazide regularly for it to be effective. Since blood pressure declines gradually, it may be several weeks before you get the full benefit of Lisinopril+Hydrochlorothiazide ; and you must continue taking Lisinopril+ Hydrochlorothiazide even if you are feeling well. Lisinopril+Hydrochlorothiazide does not cure high blood pressure; it merely keeps it under control.

Lisinopril+Hydrochlorothiazide

More common side effects of Lisinopril+Hydrochlorothiazide may include:

• cough,
• dizziness,
• dizziness when standing up,
• fatigue,
• headache

Less common side effects of Lisinopril+Hydrochlorothiazide may include:

• asthma,
• diarrhea,
• hair loss,
• impotence,
• indigestion,
• low blood pressure,
• muscle cramps,
• nausea,
• rash,
• tingling or pins and
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