Zestril Precautions and Warnings

Understanding Zestril precautions and warnings before taking the drug can help ensure a safe treatment process. Review with your healthcare provider potential drug interactions, people who should not take the drug (such as those with diabetes or liver disease), and serious side effects that can occur (such as allergic reactions). Zestril precautions and warnings also extend to women who may become pregnant or are nursing while taking it.

Zestril: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking Zestril® (lisinopril) if you have:
 
 
Also let your healthcare provider know if you:
 
  • Are pregnant or trying to become pregnant
  • Are breastfeeding
  • Are on dialysis
  • Will be undergoing surgery or anesthesia.
 
Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you are currently taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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