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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
You have diabetes, make sure to speak with your healthcare provider. Other ACE Inhibitors Other ACE inhibitors include: Lotensin (benazepril) CaptoprilVasotec (enalapril) fosinopril PerindoprilQuinaprilAltace (ramipril) Trandolapril Lisinopril Dosage Lisinopril is available as an oral (by mouth) tablet as well as a liquid solution. The oral tablets are available in 2.5 milligram (mg) tablets, as well as 5, 10, 20, and 40 mg tablets. Lisinopril HCTZ is a combination blood pressure medication that includes hydrochlorothiazide to help make it more effective. The liquid form of lisinopril must be special ordered by your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider will prescribe the dosage of lisinopril that is right for you. Always take lisinopril exactly as instructed by your prescribing healthcare provider. Average Dosage The average starting dosage of lisinopril is between 2.5 mg and 10 mg. It is usually to be taken only once per day. According to the FDA, lisinopril should be started at a low dosage and increased gradually over a time span of several weeks. The starting dose depends on the type of medical treatment you are taking lisinopril for, such as: High blood pressure: 10 mg one time per dayRecent heart attack: 5 mg one time per dayHeart failure: 5 mg one time per day The maximum dosage of lisinopril is 80 mg one time per day. Dosages are lower for children and depend on many factors such as the medical condition for which it's prescribed, the child’s age, their weight, and more. How To Take and Store How To Take Lisinopril Lisinopril can be taken with food or on its own. Do not crush the tablet; swallow it whole with liquid. If you were prescribed the liquid form, you’ll receive a syringe to help you measure the precise dosage. If you are unsure about how to measure your dosage, be sure to talk to your nurse, the pharmacist, or another healthcare provider.Proper Measuring DevicesMake sure you are using a proper measuring device for the liquid form of lisinopril. Do not measure it in a regular household measuring tool such as a teaspoon. How To Store Lisinopril Storage recommendations for lisinopril include: Keep it at room temperatureKeep it out of the reach of small childrenProtect the bottle from getting wetKeep the lid tightly closedThrow away any unused tablets or liquid once it has reached its expiration date Lisinopril Side Effects Lisinopril side effects include those commonly experienced and those that are more rare. Common Common side effects of lisinopril that do not usually require immediate medical attention (unless they do not go away or are causing discomfort) include: A change in the perception of tasteA cough (sometimes referred to as lisinopril cough)DizzinessLight sensitivityA headacheA feverAnxiety If your anxiety is
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