Prinivil

[lisinopril]

° If your physician has recommended a particular diet, for instance -less salt -follow the diet carefully. Your physician may also recommend weight loss. Do follow these suggestions.

° This medicine does not cure high blood pressure, nor congestive heart failure, but does help control these conditions. So, it is important to continue taking the tablets regularly. You may have to take
high blood pressure medicine for life.

° Keep your regular appointments with your physician, even if you feel well. High blood pressure may not be easily recognized by you because you may not feel any symptoms; but your physician can measure very easily and check how the medicine is helping to control it.

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° Do not take any other medicines unless you have discussed the matter with your physician. Certain medications tend to increase your pressure, for example, non-prescription preparations for appetite control, asthma, colds, coughs, hay fever and sinus problems. Other medicines may also react badly with PRINIVIL ® .

° If you have to undergo any dental or other surgery, inform the dentist or the physician in charge that you are taking this medicine.

SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE -AND WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

Along with its intended action, any medication, including lisinopril, may cause side effects. Most people do not experience any problem when taking this medicine; but if you notice any of the following, medical attention may be needed.

° Sudden difficulty in breathing or swallowing

° Swelling of face, eyes, lips, tongue and/ or throat, hands or feet
You should be aware that black patients are at increased risk of these types of reactions to ACE inhibitors.

° Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting following exercise, and/ or when it is hot and you have lost a lot of water by sweating

° Flu-like symptoms such as fever, malaise, muscle pain, rash, itching, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, loss of appetite

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