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What the FDA labels say about taking them together

Lisinopril and propranolol

Neither FDA label names the other in its interaction, contraindication or warning sections. A label lists the interactions its studies and reports found; it is not a complete list, so ask a pharmacist before combining medicines. Labels read October 8, 2026.

Check it at the source: the lisinopril FDA label on DailyMed (effective January 2, 2025, Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC); the propranolol FDA label on DailyMed (effective January 15, 2026, Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.).

What does the lisinopril label say about propranolol?

Lisinopril's label (effective January 2, 2025) and its 1 other brand-application label do not name propranolol in these sections. A label lists what its studies and reports found; it is not a complete list.

Source: FDA drug label (Zestril), NDA019777 (Twi Pharms), as published by Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC, effective January 2, 2025 (SPL set 838c2d78-d2d8-4981-9ec9-e50ef9e1a5d8), via openFDA; the full label on DailyMed

What does the propranolol label say about lisinopril?

Propranolol's label does not name lisinopril itself; it warns about its class (ACE inhibitors):

Propranolol label, drug interactions

ACE Inhibitors When combined with beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors can cause hypotension, particularly in the setting of acute myocardial infarction.

Source: FDA drug label (Propranolol Hydrochloride), Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., effective January 15, 2026 (SPL set b94dcec7-7633-4a33-9cea-48161adeaf93), via openFDA; the full label on DailyMed

A pharmacist or prescriber can say whether these two medicines suit one person together; PlainMeds does not grade interactions.

Both medicines on the record

36Lisinopril generic labelers
42Propranolol generic labelers
LisinoprilPropranolol
Labeled forHigh blood pressure, Heart attack and coronary artery disease, Heart failureHigh blood pressure, Angina, Atrial fibrillation, Migraine
Boxed warningYesNo
Pharmacy cost (NADAC)$0.0254 per tablet 20 mg tablet$0.0493 per tablet 20 mg tablet
Shortage nowNo current entryIn shortage

Source: FDA NDC Directory, CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026 and the FDA Drug Shortage Database (FDA files October 8, 2026)

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