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How effective is lisinopril (prinivil) for treating hypertension?

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Very: this is an effective drug for most people, you will need to have your physician see if it is right for you

Answered 9/22/2015

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I have been prescribed lisinopril with what I assume is pre hypertension. 10mg a day my numbers really vary since Iv just now starting check over last two weeks. Top could be in upper 130s to 120s. Bottom is 75-mid 90s. Is this the right direction?

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Why is it important to take the ACE inhibitor Lisinopril for hypertension?

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I have pre hypertension and take 10mg lisinopril. I had a combo dexa/ prednisolone shot last week and it is raising my bp. How long will this last?

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Are beta blockers propranolol just as good at treating hypertension as ACE inh lisinopril

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My dad use to take nifedipine for his hypertension, is it okay for him to switch to lisinopril, is this a better drug??

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