Question 1

is it safe to switch from fosinopril  20mg to lisinopril 20mg?

Accepted Answer

Generally, yes: Lisinopril and fosinopril are generally swappable mg for mg, and as members of the same drug class, are generally equally well tolerated.

Question 2

i am 43 years old, l, v a headache at the back of my head. i, v a pressure not less than 130/90 . i take lisinopril 5 mg +hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg?

Accepted Answer

Adjust meds : Headache still may be symptom of hbp as diastolic number is borderline high.
Low salt diet, exercise and weight loss are first step. Next is a visit to your md to see if meds need to be adjusted up.
Do not treat hbp by yourself.

Question 3

what is lisinopril used to treat?

Accepted Answer

Uses of lisinopril: Lisinopril (l) is used to treat hypertension and proteinuria with or without hypertension. Patients with proteinuria, due to diabetes or glomerulonephritis, are treated with l to reduce proteinuria, which is a good thing to do. It is a member of the ace-i inhibitor class of drugs.

Question 4

what are other names for lisinopril?

Accepted Answer

Generic: Lisinopril is the generic name for this ACE inhibitor.  The brand names are Zestril (lisinopril) and Prinvil.

Question 5

what is prinivil (lisinopril) used for?

Accepted Answer

Prinivil (lisinopril): Prinivil (lisinopril)  is an ACE inhibitor for treatment of high blood pressure &amp; heart failure.

Question 6

taking lisinopril, what foods should you avoid?

Accepted Answer

Just 2: Grapefruit juice and excess salt.

Question 7

what should i expect from taking lisinopril 5mg pill?

Accepted Answer

BP reduction: A decrease in bp.

Question 8

taking 80mg lisinopril and 2.5 amliopine still bp 175/95.  suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure: Blood pressure management often requires titration of multiple medications. Discuss with your doctor and follow the recommendations you receive. The amlodipine is still low dose and addition of another medication working in a different manner may also be considered.

Question 9

is lisinopril a statin drug?

Accepted Answer

Lisinopril: Lisinopril is not a statin. It is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor.

Question 10

does lisinopril have histamines in it?

Accepted Answer

No but: It doesn't have histamine but it can cause a histamine like reaction with angioedema, cough, and upper respiratory tract irritation. It does this through a different (not histamine related) mechanism.

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What is lisinopril used to treat?

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Taking 80mg lisinopril and 2.5 amliopine still bp 175/95. suggestions?

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