Lisinopril 20 mg Tablets

If you have certain conditions related to the heart or blood vessels, a healthcare provider may prescribe
 lisinopril. The lisinopril dosage your healthcare provider recommends will vary, based on several factors, such as your age, the medical condition being treated, other medical conditions you have, and other medications you are taking.
 
For treating high blood pressure, the recommended starting dosage of lisinopril is 10 mg, taken once daily. Based on the blood pressure response and/or side effects of lisinopril, the dosage may be increased or decreased. Some of the possible side effects of lisinopril may include headaches, diarrhea, and dizziness.
 
For most people with high blood pressure, the normal daily dose is 20 mg lisinopril tablets to 40 mg lisinopril tablets. For each change in your lisinopril dosage, it may take several weeks to see the full effects on blood pressure.
 
(Click Lisinopril Dosage for more information on when your healthcare provider may prescribe lisinopril tablets to treat several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. This article also discusses the factors that may affect your dosage and lists some tips on how to use this medication.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD