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What Causes Elevated Blood Pressure Level While On Lisinopril?
i started taking lisinopril 10 mg once a day on thursday. My bp has been running 135/98 the past two mornings it has been 120/84 but when i get home from work it is back to being 131/88. When should i start seeing a normal bp all the time? My bp use to always read 110/76
The excess physical exertion can lead high blood pressure temporarily. So your blood pressure could be elevated by some exertion. You can measure your blood pressure in resting position. If still come high than rule out secondary cause for hypertension.
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Dr. Parth Goswami,
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What Causes Elevated Blood Pressure Level While On Lisinopril?
Hi, The excess physical exertion can lead high blood pressure temporarily. So your blood pressure could be elevated by some exertion. You can measure your blood pressure in resting position. If still come high than rule out secondary cause for hypertension. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician