A member asked:

Is it ok to give a friend that just discovered his blood pressure is 200 over 109 some of my lisinopril 20 mg until he can get home to a dr in two?

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No: He should go to an er and be seen now. Do not delay. He could be critically ill.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Emergency: Please take him er immediately. Your friend may have renal failure due to uncontrolled high blood pressure. And Lisinopril should not be given to those having acute renal failure.

Answered 11/7/2015

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