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Due to labile bp, cardiologist said for 90yo to take 5 mg lisinopril in am and at 4. sis gave 10 in am, said 'its mothers day' what's wrong with this ?

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Dr. Louis Grenzer answered

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Nothing probably: Lisinopril is usually given just once a day. So there is not really an advantage to taking it twice a day as it is long acting. The starting dose depends on a number of factors such as how high the blood pressure is and the kidney function. Not sure what the significance is of the comment about mothers day.

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Answered 12/13/2014

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A member asked:

Due to labile bp, cardiologist said for 90yo to take 5 mg lisinopril in am and at 4. sis gave 10 in am, said 'its mothers day' what's wrong with this ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Grenzer answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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