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What Causes Shortness Of Breath While On Lisinopril?
i am currentlt taking lisonpril 20 mg for hbp. i recenly noticed that about 20-30 minutes after i take it i experience what ppeaars to be shortness of breath .can the dosage be too high. is this a medication that i need to wean myself from. can i stop taking it cold turkey. i also take another bp medicine as well.
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Hi,
It is the side effect of Lisinopril via its action on inhibition of Bradykinin breakdown.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel,
General & Family Physician
It is the side effect of Lisinopril via its action on inhibition of Bradykinin breakdown.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel,
General & Family Physician
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