0 Side Effects of Lisinopril

Side effects, some or all of which are serious and require immediate medical attention, include:

• Chills, infection
• Dark urine, decreased urination (oliguria)
• Difficulty swallowing or breathing (signs of angioedema), allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
• Hoarseness
• Itching
• Rapid weight gain, stomach pain
• Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice)
• Abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting
• Chest pain or tightness, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting (syncope)
• Dry cough
• Fever
• Joint pain
• Rash
• Diarrhea, loss of taste, nausea
• Drowsiness, headache, tiredness
• Change in mood/irrational behaviour
• Blurred vision
• Muscle cramps
• Fainting/blackouts
• Increased insulin sensitivity
• Sexual dysfunction
• Serious (possibly fatal) liver problems

Lisinopril causes the kidneys to retain potassium, which may lead to hyperkalemia. From a study of more than 1,000 patients who have hyperkalemia when using Lisinopril, the condition may happen more on older male users.

A rare but severe allergic reaction can occur that affects the bowel wall and secondarily causes abdominal pain. This "anaphylactic" reaction is very rare and must be given immediate medical attention.

Source:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisinopril