Should I Even Be Taking Lisinopril?
My bp was initially 155/94 then when I got to the Dr. it was 133/101. I do have high cholesterol 238 and am 20-25 pounds overweight. I had been told on ocassion that my bp was a little high but not all the time. And I didn't exercise then. (I do now) ... more »
My bp was initially 155/94 then when I got to the Dr. it was 133/101. I do have high cholesterol 238 and am 20-25 pounds overweight. I had been told on ocassion that my bp was a little high but not all the time. And I didn't exercise then. (I do now) The Dr. told me that he was sure with exercise and diet my bp would regulate itself (since I don't have a family history of high bp) yet he still put me on Lisinopril 5mg twice a day. So given my history would it be safe to get off of it or should I continue taking it? I am in full blown surgical menopause so I don't know if shortness of breath and dizzyness was bp related or just having a panic/anxiety attack of some sort.
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