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.
Because of this effect, lisinopril can cause a decrease in the symptoms of congestive heart failure (including shortness of breath, fatigue, and swelling), along with improved exercise tolerance. However, lisinopril is not a cure for congestive heart failure. A heart attack (also known as a myocardial infarction) is a life-threatening event in which the supply of blood and oxygen to part of the heart is blocked for a long enough period of time that a portion of the heart muscle dies.