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Bisoprolol vs. Lisinopril

Bisoprolol, or bisoprolol fumarate, is a tablet that's used to treat high blood pressure. It belongs to a group of medications called beta blockers. It's usually only given when first-choice blood pressure medications aren't working well enough. Some common side effects of bisoprolol include headache, feeling tired, and diarrhea. It has some interactions with alcohol and taking bisoprolol with alcohol can worsen dizziness and raise the risk for fainting.

• High blood pressure

• Headache (9%)
• Fatigue (7%)
• Upper respiratory tract infection (5%)
• Swelling in arms or legs (4%)
• Dizziness (3%)
• Runny nose (3%)

• Heart attack or irregular heart rhythm
• Heart failure
• Trouble breathing (people with bronchospastic conditions)
• Hiding symptoms of low blood sugar
• Hiding symptoms of high thyroid hormone
• Severe allergic reactions
• Worsening of poor circulation

Lisinopril (Zestril) is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, or ACE inhibitor. It's used to treat high blood pressure in people 6 years and older. In adults, it's also approved to manage heart failure and to lower the risk of death after a heart attack. Lisinopril (Zestril) comes as a tablet that's taken by mouth once daily. There's also an oral solution available under the brand name Qbrelis. Some side effects include dizziness, cough, and headache.

• High blood pressure in people ages 6 years and older
• Heart failure in adults
• Lowering the risk of death after a heart attack in adults

• Dizziness (up to 19%)
• Low blood pressure (up to 11%)
• Higher creatinine levels (up to 10%)

• Harm to an unborn baby
• Angioedema (swelling)
• Low blood pressure
• Possible worsening of kidney problems
• High potassium levels
• Liver problems