What is the most important information I should know about hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril?
Do not use this medication if you are unable to urinate.
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to any other ACE inhibitor, such as
benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), moexipril
(Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), or trandolapril (Mavik).
Before taking hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril, tell your doctor if you have kidney
disease (or are on dialysis), liver disease, congestive heart failure, gout, lupus, diabetes, or an
allergy to sulfa drugs.
Lisinopril can cause
birth defects in the baby if you take the medication during
pregnancy.
Do not use hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril without telling your
doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
Avoid the regular use of salt substitutes in your diet, and do not take potassium
supplements while taking hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril, unless your doctor has told you to.
Some things can cause your blood pressure to get too low. This includes vomiting,
diarrhea, heavy sweating, heart disease, dialysis, a low-salt diet, or taking other diuretics (water
pills). Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink
while taking hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril. Tell your doctor if you have a prolonged illness
that causes diarrhea or vomiting.
What is hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril?
Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from
absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.
Lisinopril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin
converting enzyme. Lisinopril lowers blood pressure and also relieves symptoms of fluid
retention.
The combination of hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril is used to treat hypertension (high
blood pressure).
Hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril may also be used for other purposes not listed in this
medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril?
Do not use this medication if you are unable to urinate.
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to any other ACE inhibitor, such as
benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), moexipril
(Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), or trandolapril (Mavik).
Before taking hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril, tell your doctor if you have:
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment
or special tests to safely take hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril.
FDA pregnancy category D. Do not use this medication without
telling your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Lisinopril could cause birth
defects in the baby if you take the medication during pregnancy. Use an effective form of birth
control. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant
during treatment.
Hydrochlorothiazide can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not
use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
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