most helpful answer some people do experience vertigo and lightheadedness when taking bp meds. it happens a lot when going from laying to standing or sitting to standing. i recommend getting in these positions slowly and standing still for a few seconds before walking. these symptoms can also mean that your bp is dropping too low. if it continues and happens at other times besides just changing positions call your doctor. your meds may need to be lowered a bit or switched to something else.
on 40mg lisinopril to get to 120/80. vertigo when standing almost fainting. normal? . hi guys . i have high blood pressure (hbp) normally at 140/120. taking 40mg lisinopril to get down to 120/80. . the problem is i get vertigo when standing. if i do it repeatedly (working on a car/motorcycle) i nearly faint. is this me getting used to the lisinopril. perhaps my body isn't used to dealing with its bp at a normal range. or is there something else going on?