Question 1

Can you tell me is lisinopril a beta blocker?

Accepted Answer

Lisinopril is not a beta blocker. It is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor.

Question 2

Can lisinopril have the benefit of lowering a heart rate even though it may not be as effective as a beta blocker?

Accepted Answer

As you mentioned, beta blockers lower heart rate. Ace inhibitors such as Lisinopril do not possess that property.

Question 3

Is cardura (doxazosin) a reasonable second bp drug with lisinopril when ccbs, diuretics, beta blockers are not well tolerated?  also on b-agonists for asthma.

Accepted Answer

Cardura (doxazosin) or another alpha blocker type drug is an option when the other classes of drugs mentioned are not well tolerated. Alpha blockers can cause dizziness so they are best taken at night to minimize this effect. The dose needs to be increased slowly. Make sure you are exercising and minimizing salt, alcohol and caffeine as well.

Question 4

Is prinivil (lisinopril) a betablocker?

Accepted Answer

Prinivial is an ace inhibitor, which is another form of blood pressure medicine.  Ace inhibitors are felt to have protective effects in patient s with kidney disease, particularly diabetics.  It is also effective in the treatment of patients with congestive heart failure.

Question 5

I'm 30 years old take lisinopril 20mg for blood pressure and 25mg beta blocker for pulse rate my bp was 119 over 64 is that ok?

Accepted Answer

A BP OF 119/64 is good for a 30 year old person with hypertension.

Question 6

Is lisinopril a calcium channel blocker?

Accepted Answer

No. It's an ace inhibitor.

Question 7

I take atenolol 100 mg  + lisinopril/hctz (20/25) for hypertension.  is there a betterbeta blocker which will be better for exercise tolerance?

Accepted Answer

whether your blood pressure is controlled. Then experiment with different beta blockers. Individuals seem to have their own exercise tolerance and response to a given beta blocker. Discuss this with your primary health care provider and ask him/her to try a few different ones with you provided your BP remains controlled.

Question 8

I have rising potassium on lisinopril. switched to amlodipine starting tmrw. what can i expect from change of ace inhibitor to calcium channel blocker?

Accepted Answer

Amlodipine is less likely to cause elevated potassium levels than lisinopril.  It's main side effect is leg swelling / edema.

Question 9

How fast does lisinopril work?

Accepted Answer

Lisinopril is used for many things. For blood pressure changes can be seen in a week or so. For heart failure and other uses it can take 6 weeks or more to see changes.

Question 10

Can i take lisinopril with caffeina?

Accepted Answer

No problem or interaction between caffeine & lisinopril.

Is lisinopril a beta blocker

Can you tell me is lisinopril a beta blocker?

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Can lisinopril have the benefit of lowering a heart rate even though it may not be as effective as a beta blocker?

Is cardura (doxazosin) a reasonable second bp drug with lisinopril when ccbs, diuretics, beta blockers are not well tolerated? also on b-agonists for asthma.

Is prinivil (lisinopril) a betablocker?

I'm 30 years old take lisinopril 20mg for blood pressure and 25mg beta blocker for pulse rate my bp was 119 over 64 is that ok?

Is lisinopril a calcium channel blocker?

I take atenolol 100 mg + lisinopril/hctz (20/25) for hypertension. is there a betterbeta blocker which will be better for exercise tolerance?

I have rising potassium on lisinopril. switched to amlodipine starting tmrw. what can i expect from change of ace inhibitor to calcium channel blocker?

How fast does lisinopril work?

Can i take lisinopril with caffeina?

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