Lisinopril (Prinivil) - Uses, Dosage, Side Effects - Doctor Explains
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- In this video we will cover everything you need to know about Lisinopril. We will discuss how and when to use it, we will cover its side effects, dosage and much, much more.
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Generic name: Lisinopril.
Brand names: Prinivil.
Available as a tablet.
How to use it?
Tablet: Just swallow it with half a glass of water.
It is usually best to take this drug at a fixed time. If you experience dizziness as a side effect, you could best take it in the evening before going to bed.
When to use it?
Lisinopril is part of a group of drugs called angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors. These drugs widen the blood vessels, thus lowering the blood pressure and lowering the straint on the heart.
Therefore Lisinopril can be used to treat; a high blood pressure and heart failure.
What is the correct dosage?
The precise dose will depend on your specific indication of use, the side effect you might experience and the severity of your symptoms. Therefore always use the precise amount and frequency your doctor prescribed you.
However, when treating a high blood pressure in adults, most doctors will start with an initial dose of 10mg 1x/day. Which if necessary can be slowly increased up to a max. dose of 20-80 mg 1/day.
When treating heart failure, the initial dose is much lower, and needs to be build up over a long time. Ultimately the maintenance dose will be about; 20-35mg 1x/day.
What are the side-effects?
Common (1-10%): low blood pressure, dizziness, headache, cough, diarrhoea, vomiting and renal impairment.
Uncommon (0.1-1%): Palpitations, rapid heartbeat, Raynaud's phenomenon, heart attack, cerebral haemorrhage, nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, taste disturbance, mood swings, hallucinations, sleep disorder, impotence, rash and itching.
Rare (0.01-0.1%): rash, hair loss, psoriasis, allergic reactions, acute renal failure, confusion, dry mouth, breast formation and blood count abnormalities.
Very rare (0.01%): several major side effects.
Safety:
The first days of using Lisinopril it can lead to dizziness or fatigue. Please do not drive while experiencing this.
Furthermore, alcohol widens the blood vessels. It can therefore increase the side effect of dizziness at the beginning of treatment. Try drinking alcohol in moderation first so you can estimate its effects.
Lisinopril can also have interactions with other drugs your are taking. Always discuss this with your prescribing doctor.
Lastly, Lisinopril could be dangerous for pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding. To be sure, always discuss this with your personal doctor.
Disclaimer: this video and the comments are meant purely informational! This is not medical advice! If you are looking for medical advice always contact your own doctor. -
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Literature:
1: Farmacotherapeutisch Kompas. (2022). Lisinopril.
2: Apotheek.nl (2022). Lisinopril.
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I stopped taking it without telling doctor and I upped my magnesium and started taking d3-K2 combo and now it has reversed my colon impaction which Lisinopril.
Lisinopril has totally screwed up my stomach and entire colon. I also take copper pills and now all high blood pressure symptoms have gone away.
I got a dry nasty cough for the first couple of weeks. Have been on it for almost 20 years. Available in generic, no need to buy the expensive brand name. Thanks, Doctor for your videos.
What about long term side effects being on lisinopril for years
Two weeks ago my blood pressure was 212/128 and I was taking extra blood pressure medicines. I changed my diet completely and this morning my blood pressure is 108/67 and I am completely off of blood pressure medicines. I can teach anybody to do the same. Stop eating all foods that convert to sugar and increase your intake of avocados, walnuts, hemp seed, and a high polyphenol count olive oil, eat lots of fish that is high in omega 3 oils, and green leafy vegetables. Also, take a high-fiber supplement that is pure like psyllium hulls. Do not take Metamucil as it does contain psyllium hulls, however, it also contains other ingredients that are really bad for your intake. The first week you will feel bloated from the high-fiber diet, however, that will pass and the high fiber will lower your cholesterol. Another benefit you will receive is your arthritis (which is only inflammation) will go away. High blood pressure can be completely controlled by diet. I hope this helps and good luck to you.
Not all BP issues can be controlled by diet alone.
Sounds great, I can do that
@@MOLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE if you don't have a heart attack or other issues with the heart like CHF. I have kidney pain and now Hepatitis, I only have high blood pressure
@@MOLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEWhy you say that like what is good just curious????
I eat a good diet and exercise. My high BP is genetic.
Horrible meds very bad depression had cough to the point of being sick never again
I was taking 20-12.5 once a day, had a mild cough then my Doctor just increased it to a double dose, because my BP was still too high. Exactly Three weeks into taking the double dose (no issues up to the three-week mark) I awoke up one morning with major dizziness, blurred vision, mild confusion, diarrhea, fatigue. Its been a full week of these symptoms, still awaiting feedback from my doctor. If these symptoms dont go away soon while taking this Lisinopril, Im all done with it. Works good though my BP went from 150s/90s to 109/76 ish. I dont recommend this drug.
So much for answering each and every question.....not like there's many at all🤦♀️🤷♀️
Looking for alternative NATURAL answers. Not the assumption that Rx is the only way to handle HBP!!!
Change foods and exercise
If you smoke will it be necessary to take 0:54 it. I have Kidney pain osteo arthritis is worse and developed Hepatitis
How many points does it raise blood sugar and for how long?
Thanks for information Sar
Hi my name is Julie I recently was prescribed Lisinopril and I am in recovery so I take suboxone I am not sure how many hours apart to take them and my anxiety meds :( please help I have a panic disorder and need help plz
I have the same high blood pressure and anxiety now I take my laprexo at 10:30am and my lisinopril at 2:30pm....I had to start both because I stopped smoking cigarettes cold turkey...good luck
Why you don't ask your doctor?
Its been around 6-7 weeks and when i wake up in the middle of the night my heart is racing and I feel so confused I feel like I am losing short term memory. Uncommon I could get a heart attack???
Omg what did you do about it
can I take Lisinopril with atorvastatin together?
The damn shit flushes my face and causes me to cough I'm done with it!
You really didn't answer any questions you need to go into depth exactly not general exactly because doctors you go to see a doctor they're not going to know nothing the pharmacist is not going to know nothing so if you're going to make a video exactly.
My wife took this after a month her face swelled up then her neck took her to the ER she was having trouble breathing. They had to do an emergency procedure put a tube in her neck to breath. Her brother also had the same side effect when he took it, but his lips swelled up. Her GP doctor was surprised she had this reaction tried to blame other things the ER doctors told her to never use this BP med and list of other ones also. We changed doctors after that also this is a very dangerous BP med. If you can avoid taking it take a different one. This is more common than doctors claim also they are being fed information from the big pharma whose goal is to pump sales I don't blame doctors. ER doctors told me they see this way more than you would expect always Lisinopril.
Sorry for their trouble
Well yes she fell in the rare percentages of ppl that can not take this drug. Doesn’t make the drug wrong.
That is interesting bc I ve noticed some heart flutter
I'm going to medication for 6 years with no issues
This drug screwed me up for a year. The very week I stopped taking it, I felt well again. The drug pushing doctor I was using got mad that I would even question his opinion. He only has 5 minutes per patient. He's all about money and not the people he's treating.
Broke my foot after 3 days on Lisinopril - on a slight misalignment in the pavement ... glad my car was right next to me so I didn't land on the ground.
What dosage of Lisinopril were you taking? If your BP goes down too low, you'll lose your balance and fall; same with low blood glucose!
@@bobboscarato1313 5 mg/day to start. At the Drs. input I had just graduated to 10 mg/day after two weeks.
I feel the same without it, it doesn’t help
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Be sure to mention to patients that watch your sun exposure! I got so sunburn just in two hours at beach . :(
Two hours?; in the summertime no more than 15 minutes. Make sure to have an umbrella or parasol as well.-
Are there any medications or foods you should not take with this drug?
Steroids if you have liver problems, I got 4plus pitted edema in my ankles, legs and abdomen. Felt awful
Alcohol
Why have I cared about my health if it was all stolen with side effects that Uni Spital in Zurich refused to treat?
My heart is sh.t, I struggle with walking.
Side effects from what?
@@DutchmanAmsterdam cisplatin
Can Lisinopril be taken with an allergy to Sulfa?
Ask your doctor.
I take this stuff. I've been taking it for two years. Since the start of taking it, I have two problems: My skin cuts far more easily. If you sneeze on me too hard, I get a cut. When I garden, I'd better have some band aides in my pocket. When I do get a cut, even a small one, the cut bleeds and bleeds. I have to put a paper towel on the wound to get the bleeding stopped.
I am of the opinion that this drug lowers blood pressure by making you lose so much blood from cuts that you can't have high blood pressure.
How many pints of blood did you lose? LOL it’s a blood thinner! Duhhhh
Thank you sit
I just started this I’m only 27
Hey me to man!! I'm 27 and I have high blood pressure as well
@@djrunnin4034u still taking it? What are the side effects
I just started this 2 my high blood pressure is due to not smoking tho...
I just got prescribed it and I’m 25 and an athlete. Hopefully it’ll take me back to how I use to be