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Prinzide

Brand Names

; Prinzide® ; Zestoretic®

Antihypertensive Agent, Combination

Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant. Use during the second and third trimester (more than 12 weeks pregnant) can cause harm to the baby you are carrying. Call healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant. Your medicine will need to be changed.

If you have an allergy to another thiazide, sulfonamide, hydrochlorothiazide, lisinopril, or any other part of the medicine. If you are allergic to another angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, talk with healthcare provider.
If you have any of the following conditions: Disease of the vessels (arteries) that take blood to the kidney, primary hyperaldosteronism, idiopathic or hereditary angioedema, severe kidney disease.
If you are pregnant.

Lisinopril lowers blood pressure by decreasing production of a strong chemical in the body that increases blood pressure.
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) lowers blood pressure and can act to get rid of extra salt and water in the body. It works on the kidneys.

Take with or without food. Take with food if this medicine causes an upset stomach.
Take at a similar time every day. Taking early in the day may be better to prevent getting up at night to use the bathroom.
Follow diet plan (low salt) as recommended by healthcare provider.

Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to your regularly scheduled one.
Do not take a double dose or extra doses.

Wear disease medical alert identification for high blood pressure.
Limit alcohol intake (includes wine, beer, and liquor) if you are taking this medicine for high blood pressure. Can increase blood pressure.
If you are diabetic watch blood sugar. Medicine may decrease blood sugar. Diabetic medicines may need adjustment.
Not for use in kidney disease. Talk with healthcare provider.
Watch for gout attacks. If you have sudden pain in a single joint, like the toe, talk with healthcare provider.
You can get sunburned more easily. Avoid lots of sun. Use sunscreen; wear protective clothing and eyewear.
Do not use over-the-counter products that increase blood pressure. These include cough or cold remedies, diet pills, stimulants, ibuprofen or like products, and certain herbs or supplements. Talk with healthcare provider.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
Do not use in pregnancy and do not get pregnant. Use birth control that you can trust while taking this medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.

Dizziness is common. Rise slowly over several minutes from sitting or lying position. Be careful climbing stairs.
Lightheaded. Avoid driving, doing other tasks or activities that require you to be alert until you see how this medicine affects you.
Abnormal taste (metallic, salty, or none). This is usually reversible.
Dry cough.

Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Passing out, fainting, dizziness, or lightheadedness.
Any rash.

Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs, vitamins).