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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Can Lisinopril Cause Headache?

Thanks for the quick response, dr.Rynne..my blood pressure was running in the 150 to 170 over 75 to 90 range, after monitoring it for a month my p.a. prescribed a 5mg. one a day tablet for Lisinopril...I have been having a slight headache for about 4 days now...I started taking the med. last Thursday, do u think this could be the cause
Mon, 17 Oct 2016
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Headache is a very common side effect of lisinopril. It occurs in early stage of treatment and it will resolve once you get accustomed to lisinopril. Other side effects are fatigue, persistent and non-productive cough, chest and abdominal pain, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash.
Advice
1.     Continue lisinoprol as suggested
2.     Paracetamol 500 mg when headache is unbearable. Otherwise avoid it
3.     Regular exercise at least 30 minutes for 5 days in a week. The best types of exercise for lowering BP include walking, jogging, cycling, swimming or dancing
4.     Eating a diet that is rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products and skimps on saturated fat and cholesterol
5.     Consume less salt
6.     Avoid smoking, alcohol, coffee and caffeinated beverages
7.     Lose extra weight if you are overweight and keep your body mass index between 19 and 25. BMI is calculated by formula BMI = Weight in Kilograms / (height in meters x height in meters)
8.     Reduce your metal stress because stress activates sympathetic system and increases BP
9.     Measure your BP regularly and be in touch with your doctor
10.     Investigation – fasting lipid profile
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Can Lisinopril Cause Headache?

Headache is a very common side effect of lisinopril. It occurs in early stage of treatment and it will resolve once you get accustomed to lisinopril. Other side effects are fatigue, persistent and non-productive cough, chest and abdominal pain, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash. Advice 1. Continue lisinoprol as suggested 2. Paracetamol 500 mg when headache is unbearable. Otherwise avoid it 3. Regular exercise at least 30 minutes for 5 days in a week. The best types of exercise for lowering BP include walking, jogging, cycling, swimming or dancing 4. Eating a diet that is rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products and skimps on saturated fat and cholesterol 5. Consume less salt 6. Avoid smoking, alcohol, coffee and caffeinated beverages 7. Lose extra weight if you are overweight and keep your body mass index between 19 and 25. BMI is calculated by formula BMI = Weight in Kilograms / (height in meters x height in meters) 8. Reduce your metal stress because stress activates sympathetic system and increases BP 9. Measure your BP regularly and be in touch with your doctor 10. Investigation – fasting lipid profile I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question Thanks for asking question