How to Take Prinivil (lisinopril) for Hypertension

If you have high blood pressure, taking medication to control it is usually recommended. There are several types of medications available, but Prinivil seems to work very well for many as few suffer any side effects. Some of the benefits of taking Prinivil is it can be taken with or without food, only need to take it once a day and the pill form is very small and easy to swallow.

Instructions

• 1

  Have your blood pressure checked. Your doctor will tell you if you have hypertension and need to take medication to control it.

• 2

  If you have hypertension, ask your doctor if you can take Prinivil. Prinivil works effectively for many people. Many other hypertension medications require you to take it twice daily with food and at 12 hour intervals which make missing a dose very easy. Prinivil can be taken without food once daily making it easy to take in the morning or at bedtime.

• 3

  Determine what time of the day to take your Prinivil. While some suffer side effects, many do not. Based on your schedule and how you react to the medication, you can decide what time to take it daily.

• 4

  Take your Prinivil with a full glass of water.

• 5

  Continue using daily as long as your doctor recommends it. Have your blood pressure checked on a regular basis.