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.
Unlike many side effects caused by drug treatments, the precise reason lisinopril can cause hair loss is unknown. This effect is believed to happen in both men and women, but should stop when the treatment is stopped, and other drugs can then be used to stimulate new hair growth.