34 first time having high blood pressure

[keribearny77]

will i gain weight from lisinopril im on 10mg?

[pee_wee_nf]

I have been on that drug for a year I recently stopped it and switched meds cause I gained over 30 lbs in that year

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Weight gain is a side effect of the drug Lisinopril but in some patients it can cause weight loss also. However at this point of time, it is important to lower the blood pressure with this drug. In addition, exercise like walk for 45 min every morning or indulge in cycling or swimming.  Simultaneously, you’ll need to ensure that the salt intake is restricted as a liberal use of salt can interfere in the control of the blood pressure.


It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.