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Can Lisinopril Cause Fatty Liver Disease?

I have just been diagnosed with leukemia I had been on lisinopril for 17 years. I have
To forms of leukemia and a rare anemia. In reading the Sid effects of lisinopril I
Find I have at least 6 of those. In addition I have a fatty liver can that also be caused by lisinopril YYYY@YYYY
Fri, 16 Jun 2017
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Hello,

Lisinopril is angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Commonly reported side effects of Lisinopril include dizziness, hypotension, hyperkalemia, increased blood urea nitrogen and increased serum creatinine. It is known to affect kidney function and is not known to affect liver function and cause fatty liver. It might be caused due to other reasons such as long-term (chronic) alcoholism.

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Dr. Ashakiran S
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Can Lisinopril Cause Fatty Liver Disease?

Hello, Lisinopril is angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Commonly reported side effects of Lisinopril include dizziness, hypotension, hyperkalemia, increased blood urea nitrogen and increased serum creatinine. It is known to affect kidney function and is not known to affect liver function and cause fatty liver. It might be caused due to other reasons such as long-term (chronic) alcoholism. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ashakiran S