Zestril and Retinitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Retinitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Zestril (lisinopril), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, also take Prednisone, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Retinitis when taking Zestril. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 21,786 people who have side effects when taking Zestril from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zestril?

Zestril has active ingredients of lisinopril. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 22,273 Zestril users. Check the latest studies of Zestril.

What is Retinitis?

Retinitis (inflammation of the retina in the eye) is found to be associated with 229 drugs and 203 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Retinitis.

On Jul, 14, 2026

21,786 people reported to have side effects when taking Zestril.
Among them, 44 people (0.2%) have Retinitis.

Among these 44 people:

What is the gender of people who have Retinitis when taking Zestril? *

female: 92.11 %
male: 7.89 %

What is the age of people who have Retinitis when taking Zestril? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zestril? *

Prednisone: 36 people, 81.82%
Acetaminophen: 35 people, 79.55%
Ativan: 35 people, 79.55%
Cetirizine Hydrochloride: 34 people, 77.27%
Simponi: 33 people, 75.00%
Diclofenac Potassium: 33 people, 75.00%
Diclofenac Sodium: 33 people, 75.00%
Humira: 33 people, 75.00%
Calcium: 33 people, 75.00%
Cimzia: 33 people, 75.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Retinitis? *

Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 38 people, 86.36%
Hepatic Cirrhosis (chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrosis, scar tissue): 38 people, 86.36%
Exostosis (formation of new bone on the surface of a bone): 37 people, 84.09%
Pneumonia: 37 people, 84.09%
Laryngitis (inflammation of the larynx): 37 people, 84.09%
Visual Impairment: 37 people, 84.09%
Foot Deformity (functional disability of foot): 37 people, 84.09%
Bone Erosion: 36 people, 81.82%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 36 people, 81.82%
Otitis (ear infection): 36 people, 81.82%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 39 people, 88.64%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 30 people, 68.18%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 21 people, 47.73%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 19 people, 43.18%
Joint Pain: 10 people, 22.73%
Pain: 7 people, 15.91%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 11.36%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 5 people, 11.36%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 3 people, 6.82%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 3 people, 6.82%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Dobrosavljevi? Vukojevi? D, Stojkovi? Filipovi? J, Sjerobabin M, Vukovi? J, Vesi? S, "Lisinopril-induced pemphigus foliaceus in a patient with diabetes mellitus and Kaposi-Juliusberg varicelliform eruption", Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology, 2012 Dec .
Dobrosavljevi? Vukojevi? D, Stojkovi? Filipovi? J, Sjerobabin M, Vukovi? J, Vesi? S, "Lisinopril-induced pemphigus foliaceus in a patient with diabetes mellitus and Kaposi-Juliusberg varicelliform eruption", Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology, 2012 Dec .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on lisinopril (the active ingredients of Zestril) and Zestril (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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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