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Does Consumption Of Lisinopril 40mg In Same Day Before Previous Be Dangerous?
my sister was in the hospital with a heart attack and has since came home.While in the hospital,she was given LISINOPRIL 40 MG.,one tablet ..in the am. When she got home she forgot and took another pill at 6pm...that same day.Question is ,can this be dangerous? She is also TYPE 1 DIABETIC. Can you help ? Thank you.
Hello there, Lisinopril is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure. If your sister mistakenly took an extra dose of lisinopril there is no harm. Just check her Blood pressure with a monitor or get it checked with a local physician. Rarely her BP may fall very low. However there is no reason to panic. Just give her enough water to drink (unless it is restricted for any heart reasons) and let her lie down. Continue her same medicines and insulin for diabetes. Be careful next time and keep track of medications and the schedule. Hope this helps. Take care.
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Does Consumption Of Lisinopril 40mg In Same Day Before Previous Be Dangerous?
Hello there, Lisinopril is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure. If your sister mistakenly took an extra dose of lisinopril there is no harm. Just check her Blood pressure with a monitor or get it checked with a local physician. Rarely her BP may fall very low. However there is no reason to panic. Just give her enough water to drink (unless it is restricted for any heart reasons) and let her lie down. Continue her same medicines and insulin for diabetes. Be careful next time and keep track of medications and the schedule. Hope this helps. Take care.