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What is a classic, frequently tested side effect of lisinopril?

  1. Dry cough
  2. Excessive salivation
  3. Weight loss
  4. Hyperthyroidism
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Correct answer: A. Dry cough

ACE inhibitors like lisinopril classically cause a persistent dry cough, attributed to accumulation of bradykinin (normally broken down by ACE) in the airways. This side effect, along with a risk of angioedema, is one of the most frequently tested ACE inhibitor facts.

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