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What Causes A Headache And Elevation In The BP Level Despite Taking Lisinopril?

Hi I am presently being treated for moderate HB. I am on my third med as there have been side effects, rash and low sodium numbers. I have been on lisinapril for a week now and after reporting my BPs to my MD she doubled the dose to 20 mg. I have had headaches for over a month and was attributing that to higher BP. although 160/ 85 is not headache territory. I now have been informed that a 5% side effect of some of these meds is headache. Since increasing my dose on fri. My headache is about migraine level. Is there a HP med that is better for us sensitive patients who tend to get side effects? Thanks
Fri, 27 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Lisinopril does cause headaches in some patients. There a number of other classes of anti-hypertensives. Could you please inform me about the other drugs that you have already tried. I will be in a better position to advise you on what else is available.

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What Causes A Headache And Elevation In The BP Level Despite Taking Lisinopril?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Lisinopril does cause headaches in some patients. There a number of other classes of anti-hypertensives. Could you please inform me about the other drugs that you have already tried. I will be in a better position to advise you on what else is available. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.