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I was put on 10mg of Lisinopril 5 weeks ago for having a bout of high blood pressure for about 2-3 months. I was previously on Amlodopine for a couple of years, but was taken off that in 2011. Went for 2 years not needing any medication. I don t like being on medication. The Lisinopril seems to make me tired. Would Amlodopine be a better choice? Can I get my blood pressure within an acceptable range without meds?
Yes, you can change Lisinopril with Amlodipine if you were better on Amlodipine. Amlodepine has a side effect that it sometimes can cause leg swelling. So keep that in mind. Rest eat less salt and junk food, do regular exercise daily for at least 30 minutes. By doing this dose of antihypertensives can gradually be reduced and might be taken off.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Sameer Maheshwari, Cardiologist
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Can Amlodipine Be Taken For High Blood Pressure?
Hi, Yes, you can change Lisinopril with Amlodipine if you were better on Amlodipine. Amlodepine has a side effect that it sometimes can cause leg swelling. So keep that in mind. Rest eat less salt and junk food, do regular exercise daily for at least 30 minutes. By doing this dose of antihypertensives can gradually be reduced and might be taken off. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sameer Maheshwari, Cardiologist