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Suggest Alternative Medication In Place Of Lisinopril

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Posted on Sat, 7 Jan 2017
Question: what is another drug alternative to Lisinopril for high blood pressure. I've been taking Lisinopril 40 milligrams for about a month now any keeps me with headaches
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Answered by Dr. Divakara (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can change to Amlodipine.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting your query.

There are many alternatives for Lisinopril, for example Telmisartan, Amlodipine, Metoprolol etc. You can change over to any of these .

I would recommend Amlodipine for you as the side effect profile for this drug is quite safe.

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarification feel free to ask.

Regards.
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Suggest Alternative Medication In Place Of Lisinopril

Brief Answer: Can change to Amlodipine. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for posting your query. There are many alternatives for Lisinopril, for example Telmisartan, Amlodipine, Metoprolol etc. You can change over to any of these . I would recommend Amlodipine for you as the side effect profile for this drug is quite safe. Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarification feel free to ask. Regards.