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Is Lisinopril Safe While Having Hepatitis C?
i was recently prescribed lisinopril for hypertension 152/98 and i drink at least a 40 oz. of 7.5 malt liquor or more daily. This averages to to be a six pack or more. After reading what the possible side effects are i stopped taking it. i am also hcv+ and would like to know if i continue the medication and drinking if it will be ok on my liver.
Mon, 26 Dec 2016
hi.
thanks for posting query at hcm
advise:
- quit alcohol
- continue medication if BP has been repeatedly high in more than 2 visits and if diet/lifestyle modification ( decrease salt intake, NO red meat/ junk food/ regular exercise ) did not help to maintain normal BP
wish you good n sound health
regards
Dr Tayyab Malik
thanks for posting query at hcm
advise:
- quit alcohol
- continue medication if BP has been repeatedly high in more than 2 visits and if diet/lifestyle modification ( decrease salt intake, NO red meat/ junk food/ regular exercise ) did not help to maintain normal BP
wish you good n sound health
regards
Dr Tayyab Malik
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