Is Amlodipine An Effective Alternative To Lisinopril?

Posted on Thu, 24 Nov 2016

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Question : my son forgot to bring his lisinopril , I have amlodiprine and isosorbid. Can he take one of those today. all pharmacies are closed for the holiday. I know it's not recommended, but this is an emergency. What else would be comparable?

Answered by Dr. Priyank Mody (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Of the two, amlodipine 5 mg should be okay

Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
As you are well aware that all the three mentioned medications are of different class .
However Lisinopril has a potent anti-hypertensive action which is replicated by amlodipine.
Isosorbid doesn't fall in the same group and cannot be used for any hypertensive effect .

Also amlodipine should just work fine for a day and you need not panic and stress yourself to get Lisinopril.

However going back to previously prescribed regime at the earliest is best .

Do let me know if any clarification is needed and I would be happy to help .
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Regards Dr. Mody

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee