Prinivil is a prescription drug used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. This eMedTV page discusses others uses for the drug, explains how it works, and also includes a list of potential side effects and dosing information.
Among the Prinivil side effects listed in this eMedTV article are common reactions, such as diarrhea and nausea; rare problems, such as hair loss and memory impairment; and side effects to report to your healthcare provider, such as itching or wheezing.
Prinivil uses include treating high blood pressure and congestive heart failure, among other conditions. This eMedTV page also explains how Prinivil can lower the risks that accompany long-term high blood pressure and describes off-label uses.
Prinivil dosing guidelines vary based on age, the condition being treated, and more. This eMedTV page lists common doses for people with congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, and following a heart attack, as well as tips on taking the drug.
Lithium, diuretics, and NSAIDs are among the drugs that can potentially interact with Prinivil. This eMedTV page describes how these Prinivil drug interactions can decrease blood pressure too much and contribute to kidney damage, among other things.
This eMedTV segment discusses Prinivil precautions and warnings, such as people who should avoid the drug and possible side effects. For example, some people taking Prinivil may experience extreme low blood pressure or kidney damage.
