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I Have Been On Lisinopril For Essential Hypertention, I Also
Question: I have been on Lisinopril
for essential hypertention,
I also have atrial fibrilation.
About a year ago the doctors took me off Lisnopril and put me on
Amiodarone. Doesn't
Amiodarone and Lisinopril
work well together. I think
I should be on Lisinopril
too.
for essential hypertention,
I also have atrial fibrilation.
About a year ago the doctors took me off Lisnopril and put me on
Amiodarone. Doesn't
Amiodarone and Lisinopril
work well together. I think
I should be on Lisinopril
too.
Brief Answer:
It causes blood pressure to decrease
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Amiodarone is mainly used for arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms ) but it also affects blood pressure.
It can cause a lowering of blood pressure and because of this potential reduction of blood pressure, the other medication- lisinopril, was discontinued.
It is possible that the two may interact to cause your blood pressure to drop too low.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
It causes blood pressure to decrease
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Amiodarone is mainly used for arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms ) but it also affects blood pressure.
It can cause a lowering of blood pressure and because of this potential reduction of blood pressure, the other medication- lisinopril, was discontinued.
It is possible that the two may interact to cause your blood pressure to drop too low.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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