How Do Blood Pressure Medicines Work?

Rash, photosensitivity or other dermatological manifestations may occur alone or even in combination with one of these symptoms. On an appearance surface area basis, the doses used were 55 times, 33 times, and 0. Severe allergy symptoms (anaphylaxis) and hives occasionally occur. SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, lightheadedness, tiredness, or headache may occur because your body adjusts for the medication.

If symptomatic hypotension develops, a dose reduction or discontinuation of Prinivil or concomitant diuretic might be necessary. After six events of Lisinopril therapy, a 74-year-old patient made note of penile "swelling". Multum's drug information doesn't endorse drugs, diagnose patients or recommend therapy. Similar considerations may apply to patients with ischemic heart or cerebrovascular disease, or in patients with acute myocardial infarction, in whom an excessive fall in blood pressure could result in the myocardial infarction or cerebrovascular accident.