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Can Being On Lisinopril Cause Low Blood Pressure?

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I am monitoring my bp from home. I am currently getting two different readings. First reading is 140/74. Second reading (2 minutes later) is 116/74. I'm taking 5 mg of lisinopril daily. My concern: If my bp is really the second reading will taking the lisinoril cause my bp to drop too low? NOTE: My bp machine was checked for accuracy about a month ago.
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Lisinopril does decreases bp, but this much fall within minutes is unlikely. Either of two readings is false. You should take the third reading in order confirm which is one is right. 5-10 mmhg variation is acceptable. Also, if you bent or tighten the arm or doing some activity with hand during may affect the readings. So this is fallacy of electronic apparatus, we need to take multiple readings. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
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Can Being On Lisinopril Cause Low Blood Pressure?

Hello, Lisinopril does decreases bp, but this much fall within minutes is unlikely. Either of two readings is false. You should take the third reading in order confirm which is one is right. 5-10 mmhg variation is acceptable. Also, if you bent or tighten the arm or doing some activity with hand during may affect the readings. So this is fallacy of electronic apparatus, we need to take multiple readings. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.