Lisinopril used for what?

Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor used for these main conditions:

- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Heart failure (to improve symptoms and survival)
- Post–myocardial infarction (heart attack) to reduce mortality in stable patients

It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure and reduces the heart’s workload.

A few safety notes:
- It’s prescription-only and should be started and adjusted by a clinician.
- May cause dizziness, cough, high potassium, or rarely angioedema; can affect kidney function.
- Not for use during pregnancy; discuss contraception if you’re or could become pregnant.
- Tell your doctor about kidney disease, dehydration, or use of NSAIDs or potassium supplements.

If you’d like, I can explain each use in more detail, typical dosing ranges, or common side effects.