Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Is Hydrochlorothiazide Advisable Over Lisinopril For High BP?
Hi, Thanks for making yourself available. My doctor is recommending I start taking bp medication. His recommendation is for one of these... Hydrochlorothiazide or Lisinopril. I m interested in the side affects. Not very excited with what I m reading so far. Any thoughts?
Mon, 7 Mar 2016
HI, thanks for using using healthcare magic
It is understandable to be concerned regarding any potential side effects of any medications but if you continue to take a look at these effects, you would see that they occur in the minority not majority of persons.
This means that while these effects may not occur with either of these medications, complications of high blood pressure would definitely occur if it is not effectively treated.
If you do take the medication and have any problems , your doctor can switch to one that works better for you.
I hope this helps
It is understandable to be concerned regarding any potential side effects of any medications but if you continue to take a look at these effects, you would see that they occur in the minority not majority of persons.
This means that while these effects may not occur with either of these medications, complications of high blood pressure would definitely occur if it is not effectively treated.
If you do take the medication and have any problems , your doctor can switch to one that works better for you.
I hope this helps
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....