If you are scared about your MRI, keep in mind that people talk about MRI and claustrophobia (fear of being in a closed space) based on what they have heard or experienced in the past. Not all of this is true today, and certainly not at UCSF Medical Center.
Digestive system side effects are common with lisinopril treatment. The drug can cause gastrointestinal cramping, flatulence, constipation, heartburn, dry mouth, indigestion, vomiting and stomach inflammation. It has also been linked with hepatitis and pancreatitis.
I was prescribed Lisinopril (5mg) in May 2009 for a slightly high BP (132/82). I took the drug for ~ 10 days and stopped due to fatigue and slight shortness of breath. A little over a month ago, my uncle suddenly died from a coronary heart attack. After that, I started taking the Lisinopril again, forgetting about the previous side effects. I started the drug ~ Apr 5th 2010. My wife called 911 at midnight on Apr 26th b/c I thought I was having a heart attack. According to the ER doc, it was heart palpitations.