General Information
Also referred to as the silent killer, hypertension (high blood pressure – BP) affects roughly 65 million adults in the United States alone. The World Health Organization reports that this condition is responsible for up to 12.8% of all death annually worldwide. It presents next to no symptoms yet causes significant damage to the human body including death. Lisinopril is one of the most widely prescribed drugs for treating these conditions. In addition to its effectiveness, it also causes very little side effects in its users which make the treatment bearable. Doctors throughout the world rely on Lisinopril daily for their patients. Thanks to it, many patients are still healthy and alive today.
How to use Lisinopril
Lisinopril must be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Doses will vary according to your health and the discretion of the doctor. It is not recommended for children under 6 years old.
Swallow Lisinopril tablets with plenty of water at the same time daily. Do not take double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet. Skip this tablet and take the next one as scheduled. In case of overdose, contact the nearest hospital casualty department immediately.
High Blood Pressure
If you have high blood pressure then you are normally given 10 mg of Lisinopril daily. This may be increased to 80 mg. If you are currently using diuretics, then you may be advised to stop using it before beginning your Lisinopril treatment.
Heart Failure
This is usually prescribed with diuretic (water tablet) and other medicines to reduce heart function. Initial dosage is 2.5 mg daily with a maximum dose of 35 mg.
Post Heart Attack
The initial dose for this is 5 mg and 5 mg after 24 hours. Another dose of 10 mg will follow after 24 hours and 10 mg daily for up to 6 weeks thereafter.
Children between 6 and 16 years old
Prescribed dosage will depend on your body weight.
Impaired kidney function
You will be given a maximum dose of 40 mg daily depending on your condition. You should not take Lisinopril tablets if you have had a kidney transplant.
Storage
Store Lisinopril completely out of the reach of children. It should be stored in a dry place at temperatures below 25°C. If using half tablets daily, carefully replace the other half in package. Do not take medication if it is expired. Ask your pharmacist to dispose of unused medication.
Side Effects and Safety Information
Although uncommon, Lisinopril may cause mild to severe side effects. Where this occur consult with your doctor if they become serious.
Such side effects include:
- Dizziness
- Low blood pressure
- Diarrhea
- Coughing
- Headache
- Impaired kidney function
It may also cause:
- Mood swings
- Tingling sensations or ‘pins and needles’
- Taste disturbances
- Sleep disorders
- Heart attack or stroke possibly due to low blood pressure
- Numbness
- Palpitations, racing heart beat
- Coldness of blueness of the fingers (Raynaud’s phenomenon)
- Sinusitis, runny nose or nose bleeds
- Stomach pain or indigestion
- Decrease sexual potency in men
- Enlarged breast in men
- Fatigue
- Muscular pains, joint pains, arthritis
- Increased amount of urea, creatinine and potassium levels in blood
- Rash, itching, hay fever, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- psoriasis
- Decreased hemoglobin
- Mental confusion
- Dry mouth
- Hair loss
- Enlarged lymph nodes
- Autoimmune disease
- Changes in numbers and types of blood cells
- Hepatitis or inflammation of the pancreas
- Low blood sugar level
- Lung infection due to allergy
Before taking any form of medication, your doctor must be informed of you complete medical history. You should especially inform your doctor if you:-
- Have allergies to ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril, captopril, ramipril or other ingredient in the drug
- Have family members who display symptoms of allergy to medications
- Are pregnant
- Currently suffer from dehydration
- Have any abnormalities with blood flow
- Have any form of heart disease
- Suffered heart attack
- Have kidney disorders or transplants
- Currently receiving treatment to reduce sensitivity to bee or wasp sting or LDL apheresis
- Had any form of surgery particularly on the airways
- Suffer from disorders of the immune system
Interaction with Other Drugs
Lisinopril may interact with other medications. Let your doctor know if you have or currently are taking:
- Diurectics or water tablets
- Anaesthetics
- Potassium
- Lithium
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) including aspirin
- Antidiabetics
Reviews
“I suffered a severe heart attack. That’s why my doctor got me on Lisinopril. Even now since I’ve been released from the hospital, lisinopril helps to stabilize my blood flow. My dizzy spells are gone and I have almost side effects. Thanks to lisinopril, I expect to live a lot longer.”
-Alexandra Milosovic, Ontario, Canada
“Since I was diagnosed with high blood pressure, my doctor insists that I take Lisinopril for my condition. My mother takes it as well and it works great for both of us. She even fills her prescription online from her trustworthy pharmacist. The quality of our medication is excellent and its really convenient for us that way.”
-Reuel Goldschmidt, Maryland, USA
“My daughter suffered a heart failure when she was only 16 years old. I was devastated that this could happen to her especially at such a young age. But our doctor has her on Lisinopril and that work fantastic. He even suggested that we get it from his online pharmacy for the convenience of taking care of her while I manage my entire household. I am happy he did because it means more time for me to spend quality time with her.”
-Katarina Tannenbaum Memphis, USA
“Our parents both have high blood pressure. That’s something we ensure we keep under control so I order their Lisinopril from our certified pharmacy online. It’s safe and more convenient for us that way, especially with our lifestyles and health condition. Besides they can have their medication ahead of time so they never run out.
-Joyce Franklin Anaheim, USA
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