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Lisinopril vs. Zestoretic

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

Zestoretic is a combination blood pressure medication for adults. It contains lisinopril (an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor) and hydrochlorothiazide (a thiazide diuretic). It comes as a tablet that's taken by mouth once per day. Your prescriber will determine your dosage based on how high your blood pressure is and if you're taking other blood pressure medications. Some of the more common side effects it can cause include dizziness, headache, and cough. Zestoretic (lisinopril / hydrochlorothiazide) is available as a generic.

• High blood pressure in adults

• Dizziness (8%)
• Headache (5%)
• Cough (4%)
• Extreme tiredness (4%)
• Feeling lightheaded when standing after sitting or lying down (3%)

• Not for use during pregnancy
• Angioedema (swelling)
• Low blood pressure
• Kidney damage
• Changes in electrolyte, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels
• Vision problems
• Lupus