Lisinopril
The prescription medication Lisinopril is a very effective tool for treating high blood pressure. It can also be used in conjunction with other medications to treat heart failure. If taken while having a heart attack, Lisinopril can also work to improve the survival rate of a heart attack. It works by decreasing naturally occurring chemicals that tighten blood vessels so that the blood can flow smoother and the heart can easily pump the blood through the body.
High blood pressure is a serious medical condition. Many times patients with this condition can improve his or her blood pressure by changing their lifestyle and diet habits. Your doctor may recommend a special diet and daily exercise. Almost one in three adults in the United States have high blood pressure and some do not even know it. In fact, high blood pressure is often called the silent killer. With regular medical check ups, you can know whether or not you are suffering from this disease.
Left untreated, high blood pressure can cause a host of problems including heart attack, stroke and death. Your family history can also determine whether or not you are likely to get high blood pressure in the future. If you doctor has just told you have high blood pressure, he or she is likely to prescribe a medication such as Lisinopril.
Lisinopril is extremely effective in helping patients control their blood pressure. It is normally taken orally (by the mouth) in table form once a day. It is recommended that you take this medication at the same time each day to get the maximum effects. In addition, you should never take Lisinopril more than once a day. You may find that your health care provider starts you out on a low dose and then gradually increases your daily dose. If you suffer from high blood pressure, see your doctor for regular check ups.
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