Lisinopril+Amlodipine

When should one not use Lisinopril+Amlodipine

• If you are allergic to amlodipine, lisinopril or any other ingredients of this medicine.
• If you are pregnant.
• If you have a history of serious allergic reaction called angioedema (recurrent episodes of swelling).
• If you have diabetes or kidney dysfunction and you are taking blood pressure-lowering medicine like aliskiren.
• If you have cardiogenic shock (a sudden, severe failure of the heart to pump blood).
• If you have severe low blood pressure.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Cough
• Diarrhoea
• Vomiting

Other General Warnings

• You experience any symptoms associated with low blood pressure.
• You have any kidney-related problems.
• You experience allergic reactions such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue, etc.
• You have any kind of underlying medical condition such as heart problems, liver problems, etc.
• You experience non-productive persistent cough during the treatment.
• You have kidney failure or diabetes, as you may develop a high level of potassium in the blood during the treatment.
• You are elderly. Caution is advised while changing the dose for the elderly.
• You are diabetic and taking anti-diabetic medicines. Close monitoring is advised during the first month of treatment with Lisinopril+Amlodipine.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Lisinopril+Amlodipine works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially if you are taking any other blood pressure-lowering medicine, water pills, mood disorders-related medicines like lithium, NSAIDs, anti-psychotic medicines, nerve-related medicines, anti-diabetic medicines and immunosuppressants like ciclosporin, etc.
• Avoid taking this medicine along with grapefruit juice, as it may enhance the blood pressure-lowering effect of Lisinopril+Amlodipine.

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