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How long does it take for a low dose of lisinopril to start lowering blood pressure? ## According to drug information from Gold Standard Inc. 2011, Lisinopril starts working within an hour of taking it by mouth. The peak effect occurs at 6 hours after taking the pill. Other patients state that it should make a difference to your blood pressure in about 2 days time, based on their personal experience. Although I'm sure it may be somewhat different for everyone. I hope this helps to answer your question! ## I was told by an ER Doc and a my blood doctor that I could take lisinopril on an as needed basis have you ever known of this. My blood pressure gets high while menstruating and a few days after but the rest of the time my bp is normal ## I take lisinopril and amlodiprine for blood ...

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My renewed generic prescription Lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide 10-12.5 is now coming from a different manufacturer (pharmacist verified) than my original (pinkish pill) from Aurobindo. The new blue pill, manufactured by Westward, is not the same in effects. Does anyone know what pharmacies (Target and Walmart don't carry it) carry the same medication but manufactured by Aurobindo? Thank you ## Maybe my question should be when generic prescriptions switch manufacturers, are the ingredients EXACTLY the same? If so, why is a medication I have taken successfully for 4 years with no side effects suddenly begin to make me ffell lethargic and starting hair loss within 3 weeks of starting the same "everything" but from a different manufacturer? Has anyone else experienced that maybe...

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What is not allowed while taking lisinopril; food, drugs or drinks. ## Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor, that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure. If you are being treated for high blood pressure, you should be informed to avoid food or beverage products that contain real licorice or licorice extract, since it can raise blood pressure. The only food/beverage interaction is that you should watch out for items that contain very high levels of potassium. Getting to much potassium, while taking Lisinopril can lead to Hyperkalemia, which can be a dangerous condition. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and stomach pain. Read more: Are there any other comments or questions? ## i have been taking lisinopril-hctz for a month and i have had a bad cough, I j...

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I have been on Lesinopril 20mg for a little over a year now. I just stopped taking it 4 days ago, trying to go natural on keeping my BP down. the first day I just did yoga each day, ate low calorie food as roasted veggies, and drank smoothies. My daily drinks consisted of Pomegranate juice and a spoon apple cider vinegar diluted with a cup of water. My average BP for the last 3 days was 121/78. Today I started having a severe headache, blurry vision and body ache in general. Is this common when you stop Lisinopril? While I do believe that I can keep my BP down naturally I am suspicious of the side effect of getting rid of this pill.. ## Hello, Rich! How are you? Yes, that can happen, if you suddenly stop such a medication, rather than tapering off of it, as reported by the FDA. You may ...

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I take lisinopril once a day at 9am. By mistake, I took it last night at about 1 am. Should I miss taking it for the rest of the day? ## What dosage do you take? While it is always best to double check with your doctor, the FDA usually instructs you to skip the next dose, then just resume your normal dosing schedule. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. ## I take losartan 50mg at noon, I notice it takes at least 6 hrs. before I get a good reading. If I cut the tablet in half and took both halves, would it maybe kick in a bit faster. Seems to have a coating on the pill. ## I'm taking lisinopril 10mg during the day and my readings are perfect, but after 4 or 5 my blood pressure goes up to 150/90 or...

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I have taken amlodipine and lisinopril for a few years. I recently got a staff infection and my Dr prescribed bactrim. I have heard not to take bactrim with lisinopril. Is this true? ## Hello Sally, You are absolutely right! Lisinopril has been reported to have a negative interraction with trimethoprim (Bactrim). These medications used together may increase the potassium levels in your blood which in turn can develop into Hyperkalemia. In severe cases this can lead to kidney failure, muscle pralysis, irregular heart rhythm and cardiac arrest. You are more likely to develop hyperkalemia if you are elderly, dehydrated, have a kidney disease, diabetes or if you are receiving Bactrim for long periods of time. Reportedly it is important that you maintain adequate fluid intake during the time...

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corea ## I'VE BEEN ON HIGH BLOOD MED'S FOR A YEAR OR SO. STARTED ON LISINOPRIL 10 AND WAS OK. WHEN IT WAS DOUBLED, I HAD A REACTION. DOC CHANGED MED'S FOUR TIMES AND HAVE THE SAME REACTION. ITCHING BROUGHT ON BY HEAT. CAN'T TAKE A HOT SHOWER, WORK UP A SWEAT, GET IN THE SUN. HAS ANY BODY ELSE HAD A PROBLEM LIKE THIS? ## Cal, that can be a common side effect of some blood pressure medications, according to FDA reports, you may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. I experience, sometimes, myself, and it is very annoying. I hate it. I am even on one that causes my scalp to itch, and tingle in the heat. How are you doing, now? Has there been any change?

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My dad just started taking lisinopril wednesday and is complaining of flu like symptoms that satrted that same day. Was wondering if anyone else was having the thing going on. ## Yes,for the last month&half,since I started taking it 20mg--I have had a severe case of sinus problems and very severe nasal drip in my throat,where I continuoisly cough- have been on antibitics and prednisone for almost 2 months,not getting anybetter, dr. keeps changing my antibitics-trying new - no help. ## I take it too always had sinus prob.too., wondering if anyone on prednosone has the problems i have with my husb taking it.? He gets an appetite beyond control and gained alot of weight .takes it alot for his copd and asthma. but he gets nasty as heck on it...... ## Yea, My dad just started takin Lisin...

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My mother's pills fell out of their bottle. I found one in there that says h146. I can't identify so far. Her bottle says Lisinopril. ## Hello, Jan! How are you? Yes, there is a tablet with this marking that is manufactured by Solco Healthcare and they list it as containing 10mgs of Lisinopril, which is used to treat high blood pressure, and certain cardiac conditions. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, increased urination, and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with? ## So, does Lisinopril marked with H146 contain hydrochlorothiazide as well? Is it a diuretic that would make you urinate more frequently?

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Has Lisinopril made anyone hungrier or made you gain weight? I am also getting terrible cramps in my legs. I started taking Potassium on my own to stop this pain. Any advice? ## Hello, Madeline! How are you doing? Yes, those can be side effects of this medication, according to FDA warnings, you may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Have you informed your medical provider of these issues? There are others you can try, which may not cause you the same problematic side effects. ## Lisinopril caused leg cramps and a cough. I got off of it after several months. ## Madeline, I've been on a 5 mg dose of Lisinopril for about 3 months. I did research at the manufacturer's site and found that Lisinopril causes retention of Potassium and tha...

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White triangle shaped tablet with an I on one side and # 3759 imprinted on the other side. ## The drugstrore where I was getting the medication no longer carry the med. I have taker many B med. and this was one that was a match for me with fewer side effects. At the phamacy they told me they had to take it off the market because they had a recall on the medication is this true or not. Please tell me where I can buy it in Dallas, Texas. ## The drugstrore where I was getting the medication told me to use it for a running Nose ## Teva Pharmaceuticals lists this as containing 10mgs of Lisinopril, which is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure. NDC code: 00172-3759 Frank, it will not do anything to treat a runny nose. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nau...

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I can not find this pill online. It's round, light blue, with a large "M" on 1 side and "L 26" on the other. It's supposed to be 40 mg lisinopril. ## Hi Chuck, I located a match and I think the reason why you may have had trouble finding information is because the pill is actually depicted as being light green instead of light blue. Imprint: Capital "M" on one side and "L" over "26" on the back Manufacturer: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Active Ingredient: Lisinopril 40 mg Size: 8mm NDC: 60429-212 (0378-2076) Inactive Ingredients: -Silicon Dioxide -Croscarmellose Sodium -Calcium Phosphate, Dibasic, Dihydrate -Magnesium Stearate -Mannitol -Povidones -Starch, Corn -Sodium Lauryl Sulfate -Fd&c Blue No. 2 -D&c Yellow No. 10 Hope this helps!

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Can I test false positive on a 5 panel test while taking lisinopril-hctz 20mg? Will I test positive for UTF8, opiates, benzodiazepine, cocaine, pcp? ## I was wondering, could i test positive in a hair follicle test for cocaine from taking Lisinopril?

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A round white pill 28th NT on One side and a check Mark on the other side ## Hi Chuck, Does the check mark happen to look anything like a cursive or italicized "V"? I know that Qualitest (formerly Vintage Pharmaceuticals) produces products that carry this type of logo, which is what had me curious about your pill... Also, where did you get it from if you don't mind my asking? A pill's origin (whether it be from the internet, an old pharmacy script, found on the sidewalk, etc) may say a lot about its integrity and how much you can probably trust it to be anything of significance. This leads me to my next thought which if possible would be to have it analyzed by a lab as a last resort, if you felt like someone's safety might've been in jeopardy due to this unknown ...

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I've been taking lisinopril 20 mg twice daily for several years, filling it through Walmart Mail-Order whose supplier is Lupin Pharmaceuticals. The pills have always been pink and the same size until my most recent refill, when the size is now half of what it was previously, about the same as the hydroclorothiazide (HCTZ) 25 mg pill I take as well. Although the latter is pale peach in color while the former is pink, both pills are round in shape and the similarity between the two is quite problematic, especially for seniors like myself or anyone with poor vision, particularly when trying to distinguish between them in low light. Apparently pharmaceutical companies are legally allowed to change a pill size without FDC permission and with no requirement to advise customers of the chan...

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I take 10 miligram Lupin tables - have been taking them 2x a day for 20 years. Today, I opened the bottle and they were 1/2 the size. Same markings on the pill and container, same color, same manufacturer but 1/2 the size. I asked the pharmacy assistant about it and she said the company was making them smaller but they were the same. I asked how they were doing that - were they removing fillers? Why did they have so many fillers in the first place. She said she didn't know, but would transfer me to the pharmacist. I asked the pharmacist and she sounded like she had been asked what the weather would be like the next day - "oh, I don't know...yeah...I don't really know." I don't feel comfortable taking these. ## Yes, in most cases they have changed the fillers they...

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20 12.5 white oval E 152 white round Watson 198 round blue ## I am very worried about my fathers high blood pressure. Last 10 days he had over 220 blood pressure and withall possible medication in Serbia (Europe) he coudn't lower it. My friend in USa is using Lisinopril and really helped him. can someone advise how can I get more info about this medication and is it possible to get it in Europe. Thank you ## The tablet with the E 152 marking is packaged by AvKare Inc. and they list it as containing 12.5mgs of Hydrochlorothiazide and 20mgs of Lisinopril, it is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, and certain cardiac conditions. NDC code: 42291-0391 The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, dehydration, a...

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Lisinopril - How old is to old to use this medication? My pills are from 2013. Does the pill increase or decrease in potency with age? ## Medications tend to decrease in efficacy with time, according to FDA reports. Although, it is interesting to note that a nurse practitioner recently told me that the U.S. is the only country that actually requires expiration dates for medications. I don't know if that is true, and overall, before using an expired medication, you should double check with your doctor, or pharmacist. The NIH lists the typical side effects of Lisinopril as possibly including nausea, dizziness, increased urination, hypotension, and headache. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have 10mg lisinopril and the label reads "discard after 2/23/16." Is this me...

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may i substitue 2 10 mg. lisinopril tabs to make it 20 mgs? ## Yes, you can do that, it would be equivalent to taking a 20mg tablet. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and abdominal pain. Read more: Are there any questions or comments? ## Is it okay to split a 10 mg. tablet of lisinopril in half to make it equal to a 5 mg. tablet? ## I am taking a lisinopril 10mg 3 times a day, but I get dizzy on it so I cut it in half and spread it out. I take the same amount yet I still get dizzy. Is this pill a time released pill?

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I take 20 mg of lisinopril every morning. I went to take my night medicine and accidentally took my blood pressure again. Should I be worried. ## Hello, Wanda! How are you? What are your normal blood pressure numbers? You can safely take up to 40mgs a day, but your blood pressure may go lower than normal, which could cause you to experience nausea, dizziness, headache and hypotension, as reported by the FDA. Did you check in with your doctor? ## Hi can I take the hydroclorothiazide and privinil together in the morning or it's best to take privinil in the evening I have been taking it two days now ## I'm not sure if I took my 20mg of lisinooril today. Can I take a fuse just in casr ## What happened with taking double dose of losardin..aldo someone reported taking dou le doses for...

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