What Are The Repercussions Of Taking Extra Dosage Of Lisinopril?

Posted on Sat, 26 Sep 2015

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Question : I took an extra dose of Lisinopril. Should I be worried

Answered by Dr. Dr. Meriton Siqeca (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Monitoring

Detailed Answer:
Greetings! Welcome to HCM and thank you for your question. I understand your concern.

Acutely, it can lower your blood pressure figures under the desired control levels. However, my opinion is that there is nothing to worry about. I would, however, advise you to assume a resting state, for about 6 houra after taking the extra dose of lisinopril. Drink larger amounts of water, more than you normally do, because excretion of the drug can be helpful. Measure your blood pressure more often during these six hours. I would like to reassure you that dangerous blood pressure figures are not likely. In the chronic medication usage standpoint, you have nothing to worry about. Just restore the medication dosage taking schedule, as you priorly have.

I hope this was of help. Wish you a good health. If you have further questions, I would be happy to help.

My best regards,
Dr. Meriton

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