Lisinopril

Lisinopril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.  Lisinopril works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

To make sure lisinopril is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
  
• liver disease;
  
• heart disease or congestive heart failure;
  
• diabetes; or
  
• a connective tissue disease such as Marfan syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome, lupus, scleroderma, or rheumatoid arthritis.

Lisinopril side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to lisinopril: hives; severe stomach pain, difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
  
• little or no urinating;
  
• swelling, rapid weight gain;
  
• fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
  
• tired feeling, muscle weakness, and pounding or uneven heartbeats;
  
• psoriasis (raised, silvery flaking of the skin);
  
• chest pain; or
  
• high potassium (slow heart rate, weak pulse, muscle weakness, tingly feeling);
  

Common lisinopril side effects may include:

• cough;
  
• dizziness, drowsiness, headache;
  
• depressed mood;
  
• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, upset stomach; or
  
• mild skin itching or rash.

Some common complaints seem to be join pain.  Muscle pain and swelling, in shoulder, arm, elbows, ankles.  http://www.medications.com/lisinopril/53428