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Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril (HYE droe KLOR oh THYE a zide and lye SIN oh pril)

Brand Names: Prinzide, Zestoretic

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 purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril?

Do not use hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril if you are pregnant. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. 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, glaucoma, congestive heart failure, gout, lupus, diabetes, or an allergy to sulfa drugs or penicillin.

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. Conditions that may cause very low blood pressure include: vomiting, diarrhea, heavy sweating, heart disease, dialysis, a low salt diet, or taking diuretics (water pills). Tell your doctor if you have a prolonged illness that causes diarrhea or vomiting.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril?

Do not use this medication if you are unable to urinate.

To make sure you can safely take hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);

liver disease;

glaucoma;

heart disease or congestive heart failure;

asthma or allergies;

gout;

lupus;

diabetes; or

an allergy to sulfa drugs or penicillin.

FDA pregnancy category D. Do not use hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril if you are pregnant. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Lisinopril can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester. Use effective birth control while taking hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril. 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.

How should I take hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril?

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.

Take each dose with a full glass of water. Conditions that may cause very low blood pressure include: vomiting, diarrhea, heavy sweating, heart disease, dialysis, a low salt diet, or taking 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.

Your blood pressure will need to be checked often. Visit your doctor regularly.

Your blood and urine may also be tested if you have been vomiting or are dehydrated.

Hydrochlorothiazide can interfere with the results of a thyroid test. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using a thiazide diuretic.

Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

See also: Hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril dosage (in more detail)

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Overdose symptoms may include nausea, weakness, dizziness, dry mouth, thirst, muscle pain or weakness, or feeling like you might pass out.

What should I avoid while taking hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril?

Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink. In some cases, drinking too much liquid can be as unsafe as not drinking enough.

Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.

Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril.

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.

Hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; severe stomach pain; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

feeling like you might pass out;

eye pain, vision problems;

high potassium (slow heart rate, weak pulse, muscle weakness, tingly feeling);

low potassium (confusion, uneven heart rate, extreme thirst, increased urination, leg discomfort, muscle weakness or limp feeling);

dry mouth, thirst, nausea, vomiting;

feeling weak, drowsy, or restless;

a red, blistering, peeling skin rash;

jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);

urinating less than usual or not at all;

swelling, weight gain, feeling short of breath; or

fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms.

Less serious side effects may include:

cough;

dizziness, tired feeling, depressed mood;

headache, blurred vision;

diarrhea, constipation, upset stomach; or

mild skin rash, increased sweating.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril Dosing Information

Usual Adult Dose for Congestive Heart Failure:

Initial dose: 1 tablet of (hydrochlorothiazide-lisinopril 12.5 mg/10 mg) once a day. Determine dosage by individual titration.
Maintenance dose: May increase up to a maximum of 2 tablets of (hydrochlorothiazide-lisinopril 25 mg/20 mg) twice a day.

Usual Adult Dose for Hypertension:

What other drugs will affect hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril?

Cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, pain medication, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety can add to the side effects of hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril. Tell your doctor if you regularly use any of these medicines, or any other blood pressure medications.

Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:

other diuretics (water pills) or blood pressure medications;

gold injections to treat arthritis;

lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith);

cholestyramine (Prevalite, Questran) or colestipol (Colestid);

steroids (prednisone and others);

NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Naprelan, Treximet), celecoxib (Celebrex), diclofenac (Arthrotec, Cambia, Cataflam, Voltaren, Flector Patch, Pennsaid, Solareze), indomethacin (Indocin), meloxicam (Mobic), and others; or

insulin or diabetes medicine taken by mouth.

This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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