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Am taking 5mg lisinopril once a day but am having side effects. are there other medicines i can take? why is the dose so weak, only 5mg?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Yes other: Dosage is adjusted to control the BP elevation. Regular daily or twice daily measurement and recording will, help your doctor set goals and dosages of any of your meds.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Lisinopril: What kind of side effects you have? As you have diabetes you will get renal protection from Lisinopril if you have microglobulinuria. Without knowing details of side effects it is difficult to suggest alternatives.

Answered 3/23/2016

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