http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29090 When I first started taking lisinopril, I had several episodes of dizziness and almost fainted. That was when I looked up the side effects and was alarmed to find out that it is made from the venom of a poisonous snake from Brazil. I stopped taking it for Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:28:40 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29090?item=6624 Just noticed that I named the wrong medication that I'm taking for high blood pressure now that I'm off of lisiniopril. It's diovan, instead of lovaza! Lovaza is fish oil. I'm taking diovan and atenolol to control my blood pressure. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29090?item=6624