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On Lisinopril and still HIGH BP 150/85

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Mark2048
Mark2048

I have been on 20mg lisinopril for atleast 6 months now and at my recent docs visit I was sitting in the 160/90s. It was under control before but not its spiked out of control again and I cant get it under control. Im not stressed.

Also 27 years old. I have englarged kidneys and awaiting a renal appointment.

It was a new doc so I have been prescriped with carioplen XL at 2.5mgs. I know this will do nothing ( have been on a week ) and its doing nothing.

So my questions are, what other medicines could I look into and recommend to my doctor?

I really need this down to the 130s again, its spiralling out of control but it seems I am no longer responding to 20mg lisinopril.

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  • VeeWat
    VeeWat Mark2048

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    Have you been tested for cortisol, renin, aldosterone? Maybe you need a full renal evaluation before they prescribe a new drug. Good luck.
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