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Medication module

lisinopril

Zestril, Prinivil · Immediate-release tablet

YES — generally crushable

Lisinopril is an immediate-release tablet; it does not appear on the ISMP “Do Not Crush” list and FDA labeling contains no restriction against crushing.

Ask the pharmacist whether the FDA-approved lisinopril oral solution (Qbrelis) would be a better fit than crushed tablets.

SourceFDA labeling (no crush restriction); not on ISMP “Do Not Crush” list
Clinical review2026-06-10 · pharmacist-checked

Confirm with your pharmacist before changing how any medication is taken. This page never provides dosing guidance.