Can Lisinopril Be Taken For Breathing Problems?

Posted on Fri, 11 Dec 2015

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Question : hi. I was put on lisinopril 10mg once a day today as I have high blood pressure. I also get out if breathe quickly while walking. will this medication help by breathing problems too? how long does it take for my blood pressure to get lower? I am notating in a chart my blood pressure every day to see if this is the right meds for me. thanks

Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Just wait two weeks

Detailed Answer:
Dear Mrs,

Normally Lisinopril starts to lower blood pressure after the first dose, but its maximum effect is reached in 2 weeks.
With normalizing your blood pressure it can help also your breathing problems.

Hope I could help you

Wishing you god health

In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (32 hours later)

I seem to get out if breathe about 15 steps into walking. I am not heavy. I do smoke electronic cigarettes. I hope the blood pressure pill helps with this

Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome back

Detailed Answer:
Dear Mrs,

If there will be no improvement in a month, I would advise you to have an echocardiography done.
But most probably, there will be improvement with blood pressure normalization.

Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar