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My BP was around 150/100 and I was started on lisinopril at 20 mg. After 3 weeks it is typically around 130/88. However every once in a while (twice) it has spiked back up to 150/95. Both times this occurred it was after a day when I had diarrhea. Two questions - first could the lisinopril be purged following diarrhea such that it takes a day or two to get back to the normal effects of the drug and second. While on Lisonopril is it typical to occasionally have your BP break through the effects of the drug
Wed, 2 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
We usually see the overall or majority of the Blood pressure readings.
If majority of the Blood pressure readings are fine except one or two in a week, then it is acceptable.
This can occur with any medicine including Lisinopril.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Sagar Makode
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
We usually see the overall or majority of the Blood pressure readings.
If majority of the Blood pressure readings are fine except one or two in a week, then it is acceptable.
This can occur with any medicine including Lisinopril.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
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