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Can Lisinopril Taken For High BP Cause Dizziness, Aches And Discomfort In Head ?
I am a female 73 yrs with high blood pressure. The local MD put me on Lispinsopril about 4 years ago. I am now this past 6 mos. on Lispinsopril 10 mg. twice daily(20mg.) I have had uncomfortable feelings in my head, dizzy, aches, etc. for the last month. I saw the Dr. today. he added 50 mg of metoprolol succ How would you advise?
Thu, 10 Apr 2014
Dear sir
Lisinopril belong to group of ACE inhibitors, which is most commonly used hypertensive medicines in diabetes.
It does not control the blood pressure effectively as the other group of drugs like calcium channel blockers and beta blockers.
The lisinopril has side effects of dizziness and aches with discomfort in the head, it might be due to your high dosage intake of lisinopril, that is 20 mg.
As your doctor advised you can start taking metaprolol along with lisinopril so that you can minimize side effects of the each drugs.
Thanks
Lisinopril belong to group of ACE inhibitors, which is most commonly used hypertensive medicines in diabetes.
It does not control the blood pressure effectively as the other group of drugs like calcium channel blockers and beta blockers.
The lisinopril has side effects of dizziness and aches with discomfort in the head, it might be due to your high dosage intake of lisinopril, that is 20 mg.
As your doctor advised you can start taking metaprolol along with lisinopril so that you can minimize side effects of the each drugs.
Thanks
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