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.
Common lisinopril side effects (affect between 1 in 10 and 1 in 100 people) 1  Dizziness or feeling light-headed. 2  A drop in blood pressure when getting up from lying down or sitting that makes you feel dizzy or lightheaded (postural hypotension). 3  Headache. 4  Dry, tickly cough. 5  Diarrhoea. 6  Vomiting. 7  Problems with kidney function.