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I was prescribed 2.5MG of Lisinopril yesterday because BP is very...

Posted at 3:57 AM on Aug 07, 2008 by claireg, #33164
I was prescribed 2.5MG of Lisinopril yesterday because BP is very high every time I go to the docs. The only thing is that it drops to normal every evening. I decided to check the side effects and found this site. I am now terrified start taking this medication because it seems I am going to be suffering!!! I am already on sick leave with work related stress and having had a very bad fall earlier in the year I truly believe that coping with these horrible side effects would drive me completely over the edge. I have phoned my doctor and asked for a respite while I lose some weight and take more exercise - I am determined to get BP down naturally. Lisinopril looks like hell!!
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Reply 3 months ago on Aug 30, 2008 by nboar, #11798

HI...what you have is known as "white coat syndrome". you BP rises when you see the dr. or go to a hospital. Many folks have this, myself included. If your BP is normal at home when taken between meals, not after exercise and when you are not under stress, then you DO NOT need BP lowering drugs. When you visit you dr. have him take your BP a second time at the end of your visit while you visualize a pleasant scene. You will be amazed at the change that can cause in your BP.
Good luck, Nicole

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