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What Causes Dizziness In An Elderly Person After Taking Lisinopril Post Stroke?

I am 83 years old. Was very active until I had a stroke 7/15/15. Kayaking was a favorite. Stroke affected my speach only. Was told it was a 2 out of 10. Was on Simvastatin 10 mg for years & occasionally took Calcium withVit D3. After all necessary blood tests, MRI etc. doctor prescribed Lisinopril 10 mg. After a few weeks I almost passed out one morning. Blood pressure at pharmacy was 78 71 80. On 11/19 a call to doctor resulted to cut Lisinopril to 5 mg. Muscle aches progressed to the point that I can hardly move to get out of bed in mornings & continue to present. Jane Carling
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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Hi, post stroke dizziness while taking lisinopril is due to hypotension caused due to it.

You need to reduce the dose of lisinopril .
Advised to. consult physician.
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What Causes Dizziness In An Elderly Person After Taking Lisinopril Post Stroke?

Hi, post stroke dizziness while taking lisinopril is due to hypotension caused due to it. You need to reduce the dose of lisinopril . Advised to. consult physician. Thanks