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.
Sexual side effects, while rare, include a decreased sex drive and erectile dysfunction or impotence. Lisinopril (available as Zestril Â® , Prinivil Â® , and generic lisinopril) is an ACE inhibitor that is used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure and to improve survival following a heart attack.e or she may be able to recommend treatment, such as an erectile dysfunction medicine. Depending on how severe your sexual side effects are, he or she may also recommend that you adjust your lisinopril dosage or try a different medicine.