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What Causes Elevated Blood Pressure After Taking Lisinopril?
Question: I quit taking lisinopril 20 started taking strictipn Bp cinammon capsules, 2 on am &2 in pm. My bp has dropped to around 120/70. It was never that low taking lisinipril. With lisinipril it was around 160/90 to 192/108. Haven't been to Dr but should I stop the strictipn Bp & go back to lisinopril til I can get in to see a Dr?
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Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query.
I don't know if you changed the BP medication by your doctor recommendation ,but it seems that Striction bp was effective for you in reducing your blood pressure.
The values of BP when you were taking Lisinopril were over the normal range and a change in medication or dose was necessary.
Right now ,if you don't have any symptom of low blood pressure like dizziness ,lightheadedness , fainting,feeling with low energy and lethargic ,you should try to lower the dose ,and take only 2 tabs a day.
Monitor your blood pressure and if you continue to have abnormal values ,consult your doctor.It can be dangerous to change the blood pressure medication on your own.
Hope it helps.
Please feel free to ask for every question you might have.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
detailed below
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query.
I don't know if you changed the BP medication by your doctor recommendation ,but it seems that Striction bp was effective for you in reducing your blood pressure.
The values of BP when you were taking Lisinopril were over the normal range and a change in medication or dose was necessary.
Right now ,if you don't have any symptom of low blood pressure like dizziness ,lightheadedness , fainting,feeling with low energy and lethargic ,you should try to lower the dose ,and take only 2 tabs a day.
Monitor your blood pressure and if you continue to have abnormal values ,consult your doctor.It can be dangerous to change the blood pressure medication on your own.
Hope it helps.
Please feel free to ask for every question you might have.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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