Lisinopril Tablets (2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg)

These tablets are an ACE inhibitor which is different to a beta-blocker and works best for people with diabetes, kidney problems or heart issues. Beta blocker medication can be used to reduce high blood pressure. Ensure you talk to your doctor if you’re unsure which one is right for you.

When you buy Lisinopril tablets take one with water at the same time each day, it can be taken with or without food. Some people find that these tablets can cause some dizziness, taking your tablet before bed can reduce some of this effect. Lying down has also been shown to reduce dizziness.

Continue to take these tablets until your doctor says otherwise, even if you start to feel better. If you feel like the tablets are not working or you are experiencing unmanageable side effects speak to your doctor or pharmacist about changing medication or dosage.

Around a third of adults in the UK have high blood pressure, although many will not realise it. The only way to find out if your blood pressure is high is to have it checked. Adults over 40 are advised to get their blood pressure checked every 5 years.

If your blood pressure is high you are at risk of developing certain diseases and can be a sign of more serious issues like obesity. If you buy Lisinopril tablets online or other similar medication, it can help reduce your blood pressure!

Common causes of high blood pressure include:

• age – the risk of developing high blood pressure increases as you get older
• a family history of high blood pressure
• being of African or Caribbean origin
• a high amount of salt in your food
• lack of exercise
• being overweight
• regularly drinking large amounts of alcohol
• smoking
• long-term sleep deprivation
• Long term health conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease and lupus

Making healthy lifestyle changes can help keep your blood pressure at a normal level. High blood pressure can also be triggered by certain medications. These include:

• the contraceptive pill
• steroids
• non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) – such as ibuprofen and naproxen
• some pharmacy cough and cold remedies
• some herbal remedies – particularly those containing liquorice
• some recreational drugs – such as cocaine and amphetamines
• some selective serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI) antidepressants – such as venlafaxine

Please also learn about how to reduce your high blood pressure at home!

High blood pressure is often symptom-less, and you will not necessarily know you have it until you get tested. Although some symptoms can include:

• Headache
• Fatigue or confusion
• Vision problems
• Chest pain
• Difficulty breathing
• Irregular heartbeat
• Blood in the urine
• Pounding in your chest, neck, or ears

If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your doctor straight away.

Like all medications, these tablets can cause side effects. You can find a full list of possible side effects in the online patient information leaflet.

Some common side effects include:

• Headache
• Feeling dizzy or light-headed, especially if you stand up quickly
• Diarrhoea
• A dry cough that does not go away
• Being sick (vomiting)
• Kidney problems (shown in a blood test)

If you experience any of the following symptoms go to a doctor immediately and stop taking these tablets as you could be experiencing an allergic reaction:

• Swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat.
• Severe or sudden swelling of your hands, feet and ankles.
• Difficulty breathing.
• Severe itching of the skin (with raised lumps).

If you find that side effects are difficult to manage or you have any more questions, we advise that you consult with either your GP or prescriber before you take or buy Lisinopril tablets.

There are no known dangers between these tablets and food, although the tablets are most effective in combination with a healthy, balanced diet.

These tablets are not considered to be harmful when combined with the consumption of alcohol, however, it is advised that you avoid significant alcohol consumption, as it can increase the risk of low blood pressure, which can lead to lightheadedness.

We advise that you consult with either your GP or prescriber before you take or buy Lisinopril tablets.

Whenever you buy Lisinopril tablets online or any other medication check with your doctor or prescriber before taking any combination of medications. The following medication can cause some issues taken alongside Lisinopril:

• Other medicines to help lower your blood pressure.
• An angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) or aliskiren
• Water tablets (diuretic medicines).
• Beta-blocker medication, such as atenolol and propranolol.
• Nitrate medicines (for heart problems)
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to treat pain and arthritis
• Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid)
• Medicines for depression and for mental problems, including lithium
• Potassium supplements
• Insulin or medicines that you take by mouth for diabetes
• Medicines used to treat asthma
• Medicines to treat nose or sinus congestion or other cold remedies (including those you can buy in the pharmacy)
• Medicines to suppress the body’s immune response (immunosuppressants)
• Allopurinol (for gout)
• Procainamide (for heart beat problems)
• Medicines that contain gold, such as sodium aurothiomalate

You should not take these tablets if any of the following apply:

• if you are allergic to lisinopril, other ACE inhibitors or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
• if you or any of your family have experienced allergic symptoms, which may be unrelated to the use of medicines
•  if you are more than 3 months pregnant
• if you have diabetes or impaired kidney function and you are treated with a blood pressure lowering medicine containing aliskiren
• if you have taken or are currently taking sacubitril/ valsartan

Please inform your doctor or prescriber of any of the following as they could cause some issues with the medication or increase side effects:

• narrowing (stenosis) of the aorta
• narrowing (stenosis) of the kidney artery
• an increase in the thickness of the heart muscle
• problems with your blood vessels (collagen vascular disease)
•  if you have low blood pressure
• if you have kidney problems or you are having kidney dialysis
• if you have liver problems
• if you have diabetes

If you are not sure if any of these apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. If you develop a dry cough that is persistent for a long time after starting this treatment, talk to your doctor.

These tablets, In combination with a healthy diet and exercise (where possible), can reduce the effects of high blood pressure.

It is also really easy to buy Lisinopril tablets online and avoid the GP wait times and trips to the pharmacy. You can buy your Lisinopril tablets online from a trusted online pharmacy such as e-Surgery, simply answer a quick 2-minute questionnaire and have your medications delivered to your door.

Yes, there are plenty of other options and if one is ineffective your doctor may prescribe a different medication. Some examples include Ramipril Capsules, Perindopril and Amlodipine as well as beta-blockers such as Atenolol and Bisoprolol.

Speak to your doctor or prescriber to get more information about the best medication and dosage for you. Alternatively, use our Ask-A-Pharmacist service to support any underlying questions you might have before you buy Lisinopril tablets online.

Store the tablets in a cool, dry place away from children as per instruction of the Lisinopril tablets patient information leaflet.

Do not use these tablets after the expiry date on the box. Whenever you buy Lisinopril tablets online or any other medication please check the expiry date when it arrives to you in the post.

You can find more information about these tablets online in the patient information leaflet.

You can also use our completely free Ask-a-Pharmacist service to get health advice from a trained professional. We’re here to help!

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You can buy Lisinopril tablets online from e-Surgery with prices starting at £8.95.

We advise that you consult with either your GP or prescriber before you take or buy Lisinopril tablets.

Your Lisinopril tablet pack will contain either 28, 56 or 84 tablets in dosages of either 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg or 20mg and a patient information leaflet. 

We advise that you consult with either your GP or prescriber before you take or buy Lisinopril tablets.

Whenever you buy Lisinopril tablets online they will come in blister packs that are not currently recyclable, so once they have been used can be disposed of in a general waste bin. If the tablets are unfinished dispose of the medication safely and drop them off at a local pharmacy. Cardboard packaging and paper patient information leaflets are recyclable.

For any more information on the disposal of these tablets, you can use our free Ask-A-Pharmacist service.

We advise that you consult with either your GP or prescriber before you take or buy Lisinopril tablets.

It is not recommended that you take these tablets when pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are attempting to get or believe that you are pregnant, then you should consult your doctor or prescriber immediately about your next intake of Lisinopril Tablets. 

We always advise that our patients consult their doctor or prescriber before they take or buy Lisinopril Tablets.

There is no evidence to suggest that these tablets will affect your contraception. However, certain methods of contraception are not recommended to be used if you are suffering from high blood pressure.  

If you are concerned by or have any questions about these tablets or your methods of contraception, then you should consult with your doctor or prescriber immediately. We advise that you do this before you buy Lisinopril Tablets.

Some painkillers are safe to take with these tablets but quite a lot of other medications can affect their effectiveness . However, we advise that you consult with either your doctor or prescriber before you mix these Tablets with any other medication.

Simple lifestyle changes can help to reduce blood pressure. However, lifestyle changes may not be enough to help fully with an individual’s condition, they may also need to take medication too. Lisinopril Tablets are one form of medication that can be taken by patients to reduce their high blood pressure. 

We advise that patients consult with either their doctor or prescriber to identify which treatment would be best for them. It is important to consult either party before you take or buy Lisinopril Tablets.

It is down to the patient as to whether they will find either the Ramipril Capsules or the Lisinopril Tablets more effective in helping deal with their condition. There is no guarantee that one of the medications will prove to be a better method of treating a patient’s illness.  

We advise that patients consult with either their doctor or prescriber to identify which treatment would be best for them. It is important to consult either party before you take or buy Lisinopril Tablets.

It is down to the patient as to whether they will find either the Lisinopril Tablets or the Perindopril Tablets more effective in helping deal with their condition. There is no guarantee that one of the medications will prove to be a better method of treating a patient’s illness.  

We advise that patients consult with either their doctor or prescriber to identify which treatment would be best for them. It is important to consult either party before you take or buy Lisinopril Tablets.

When you first begin your treatment with these tablets you may experience dizziness and blurred vision. If you experience these side effects you should not drive, ride a bike, or operate machinery or tools. 

If you are concerned by any side effects you are experiencing then we advise you to consult with your doctor or prescriber immediately.