How quickly do blood pressure meds work?

[Zazzel]

I just finished dinner and decided to take my bp reading. I normally take my blood pressure meds right after dinner. I took my reading before I took my meds and it was very high for me at 156 /89. I'm usually low 100/70's . I took my bp medicine which is Lisinopril and took my bp again less than five minutes later. It dropped to 117 over 87. Could my medication work that quickly?

[6046981]

Hi there

I wouldn’t think they work that quick I usually leave an hour before I take mine after my BP tablet. But BP can change minute by minute. I don’t think you get a proper reading straight after a meal anyway.

[Zazzel]

Thanks for your reply.

[Andy4713]

My Lisinopril matter was different. They increased my dosage from 10mg to 20Mg because my BP was increasing. It did not work / lower my BP..

So they put me back on 10Mg Lisinopril and 1mg of Doxazosin and this keeps me within range. Hope this some help to somebody on Lisinopril.