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I take a small dose of lisinopril daily for mildly elevated bp. it works well except for in dr. office when the white coat hits and it spikes thru. ?

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Dr. John Szawaluk answered

White Coat : Hypertension is common. Keep track of your BP out of the office and discuss with your doctor.

Dr Hossain agreed

Answered 2/12/2016

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A member asked:

I take a small dose of lisinopril daily for mildly elevated bp. it works well except for in dr. office when the white coat hits and it spikes thru. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Szawaluk answered

Dr Hossain agreed

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