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Lisinopril and Sudden death unexplained - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Sudden death unexplained is reported as a side effect among people who take Lisinopril (lisinopril), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Furosemide,.

The study is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 343,814 people who have side effects when taking Lisinopril from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lisinopril?

Lisinopril has active ingredients of lisinopril. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 358,654 Lisinopril users. Check the latest studies of Lisinopril.

On Jul, 09, 2026

343,814 people reported to have side effects when taking Lisinopril.
Among them, 20 people (0.01%) died.

Could Lisinopril cause Sudden death unexplained?

Among these 20 people:

What is the gender of people who died when taking Lisinopril? *

  • female: 35 %
  • male: 65 %

What is the age of people who died when taking Lisinopril? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 5.26 %
  • 30-39: 5.26 %
  • 40-49: 5.26 %
  • 50-59: 15.79 %
  • 60+: 68.42 %

What are other drugs people take besides Lisinopril? *

  1. Furosemide: 5 people, 25.00%
  2. Loratadine: 4 people, 20.00%
  3. Acetaminophen: 4 people, 20.00%
  4. Avelox: 2 people, 10.00%
  5. Viagra: 2 people, 10.00%
  6. Simvastatin: 2 people, 10.00%
  7. Haloperidol: 2 people, 10.00%
  8. Diltiazem Hydrochloride: 1 person, 5.00%
  9. Folic Acid: 1 person, 5.00%
  10. Actos: 1 person, 5.00%

What are other side effects people have before they died? *

  1. Chest Pain: 4 people, 20.00%
  2. Heart Attack: 4 people, 20.00%
  3. Myocardial Ischaemia (the blood flow through one or more of the blood vessels that lead to heart (coronary arteries) is decreased): 3 people, 15.00%
  4. Tricuspid Valve Incompetence (inefficient heart valve): 1 person, 5.00%
  5. Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 1 person, 5.00%
  6. Anorexia (eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight): 1 person, 5.00%
  7. Cardio-Respiratory Arrest (sudden dysfunction of heart and lungs): 1 person, 5.00%
  8. Collapse (sudden functional breakdown): 1 person, 5.00%
  9. Coronary Artery Occlusion (complete obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery): 1 person, 5.00%
  10. Fever: 1 person, 5.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on lisinopril (the active ingredients of Lisinopril) and Lisinopril (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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