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Does Lisinopril Cause Loose Stools?

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Posted on Wed, 22 Mar 2017
Question: Does lisinopril cause loose stools?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
it may do so...

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

diarrhea is one of the commonest side effects of lisinopril. It may occur in up to 1 out of 10 patients taking lisinopril. If this is a symptom that started when you started taking lisinopril and it's too annoying to bear with then you should talk with your doctor about alternatives. A common alternative to this drugs class is a similar drug class called "angiotensin receptor blockers" (ARB). Commonly used ARBs include valsartan, irbesartan, candesartan, etc.

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Does Lisinopril Cause Loose Stools?

Brief Answer: it may do so... Detailed Answer: Hello, diarrhea is one of the commonest side effects of lisinopril. It may occur in up to 1 out of 10 patients taking lisinopril. If this is a symptom that started when you started taking lisinopril and it's too annoying to bear with then you should talk with your doctor about alternatives. A common alternative to this drugs class is a similar drug class called "angiotensin receptor blockers" (ARB). Commonly used ARBs include valsartan, irbesartan, candesartan, etc. Kind Regards!