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What is the normal daily doseage of lisinopril? i've read somewhere, that it's 20-40 mg/day, and other websites say 10-20 mg/day. which is true? why

Q: what is the normal daily doseage of lisinopril? i've read somewhere, that it's 20-40 mg/day, and other websites say 10-20 mg/day. which is true? why

10-80 mg: The actual dose is 10-80 mg a day but doses &gt;40 are rarely more effective. Here is a resource for you: http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/lisinopril-oral-route/proper-use/drg-20069129

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10-80 mg: The actual dose is 10-80 mg a day but doses >40 are rarely more effective. Here is a resource for you: http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/lisinopril-oral-route/proper-use/drg-20069129

Answered 6/13/2014

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A member asked:

What is the normal daily doseage of lisinopril? i've read somewhere, that it's 20-40 mg/day, and other websites say 10-20 mg/day. which is true? why

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