{"id":18274,"date":"2021-02-01T11:28:04","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T16:28:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=18274"},"modified":"2025-02-18T15:32:57","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T20:32:57","slug":"lisinopril-and-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/lisinopril-and-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it safe to work out on Lisinopril?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise is good for your overall health. It can improve mood, help maintain a healthy weight, and support cardiovascular function. But, if you\u2019re diagnosed with high blood pressure, and require medication to manage it<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014is exercise off the table?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two pharmacists help explain the safety of mixing the blood pressure medication <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/lisinopril\/what-is\">lisinopril<\/a> and exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-lisinopril\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is lisinopril?<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lisinopril, also known by its brand names <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/prinivil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prinivil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/zestril\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zestril<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/what-is-an-ace-inhibitor\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(ACE inhibitor)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It works by relaxing your blood vessels, which lowers your blood pressure and reduces stress on your heart.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/losartan-vs-lisinopril\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lisinopril is used to treat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypertension (high blood pressure)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congestive heart failure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Myocardial infarction (heart attack)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can also be used off-label for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diabetic nephropathy (diabetic kidney disease).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/lisinopril\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lisinopril coupons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/prinivil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prinvil coupons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/zestril?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zestril coupons<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-some-side-effects-of-lisinopril\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are some side effects of lisinopril?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side effects from lisinopril<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/lisinopril-side-effects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may include<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry cough<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypotension (low blood pressure)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serious side effects of lisinopril may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyperkalemia (high potassium)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angioedema (swelling in skin tissues)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renal insufficiency (poor kidney function)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hepatic failure (liver failure)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As long as your heart is healthy enough for a workout, lisinopril and exercise is a safe combo. It\u2019s the blood pressure-lowering effects that have the biggest impact on exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-exercise-while-taking-lisinopril\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you exercise while taking lisinopril?<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, yes. It\u2019s safe to work out while taking lisinopril <\/span><b>\u201c<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as long as your doctor says you are generally fit enough to exercise,\u201d says <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wendi Jones, Pharm.D., a hospital pharmacist in North Carolina and founder of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BeHealthyApothecary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be Healthy Apothecary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/7519693\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows that ACE inhibitors do not impair physical performance, making them a good choice for those with an active lifestyle. Just be sure that your blood pressure doesn\u2019t dip <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">too<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> low during or after your workout.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lisinopril<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/BF00226326\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduces<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> blood pressure at rest and during exercise. And, one of the main reasons physicians recommend exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle is that it can decrease blood pressure, too. \u201cBoth ACE inhibitors [like lisinopril] and exercise help to relax blood vessels, so the combination of taking an ACE inhibitor while exercising may have a synergistic effect, meaning that the two together may lower blood pressure and increase adverse effects more than either one alone,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hgpharmacist.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Danielle Plummer,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pharm.D., creator of HG Pharmacist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, if you\u2019re not careful you may experience side effects of hypotension, such as dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, dehydration, and even fainting. These side effects can be even more hazardous if they occur when you\u2019re running on a treadmill or lifting weights\u2014which is why it\u2019s important to pay attention to your body while taking lisinopril before incorporating exercise into your daily routine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-safely-exercise-while-taking-lisinopril\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to safely exercise while taking lisinopril<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While exercise is a key ingredient to a healthy lifestyle, there are extra precautions to consider when taking a medication like lisinopril.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBe very careful in the type of exercise chosen, the duration of exercise, and the time of day chosen to exercise,\u201d <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Plummer says<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cUse extreme caution when exercising after first starting the medication and after dose increases.\u201d When first starting lisinopril you won\u2019t know how the medication affects you, or what side effects you might experience, likewise if you increase the dosage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"type-of-exercise\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type of exercise<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all exercises are created equal when you\u2019re taking lisinopril, or another ACE inhibitor. A rigorous exercise routine might not be an ideal option when you first begin lisinopril, especially as you learn how the medication affects you. \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When people first begin blood pressure lowering medications [ACE inhibitors], they can often feel lightheaded or dizzy,\u201d Dr. Jones says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, try a lower intensity workout to start. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you\u2019re adjusting to lisinopril, you might consider light exercise such as walking. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBe cautious in any exercise where you change position,\u201d Dr. Plummer advises. \u201cFor example, if you stand up too fast after exercising or lying down, you could get orthostatic hypotension, which is feeling dizzy and getting a head rush, which puts you at risk of falling down.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"duration-of-exercise\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration of exercise<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you adjust to your medication it\u2019s important to take it easy and be aware of how exercise is affecting your blood pressure. Because lisinopril lowers your blood pressure, and exercising can lower it even further, it\u2019s best to keep the duration of your exercises short, so that you can evaluate how you\u2019re feeling, says Dr. Plummer. Twenty minutes is probably a good starting point.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"time-of-day\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time of day<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you take lisinopril, it begins working within an hour, and has its greatest effect after about six hours. Lisinopril is a once-daily medication that should be taken at the same time every day. For the first week you take it, note how you\u2019re feeling after an hour, six hours, and right before your next dose. Then, see if exercise changes that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The effects of lisinopril lessen throughout the day, which means it\u2019s best to exercise later in the day if you\u2019re taking your medication first thing in the morning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/high-blood-pressure-and-exercise\/\"><b>How to safely exercise with high blood pressure<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-some-safe-exercises-to-do-while-taking-lisinopril\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are some safe exercises to do while taking lisinopril?<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When beginning to exercise after starting lisinopril, start with low-intensity exercises such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swimming<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stationary cycling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seated desk exercises<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you experience no dizziness or side effects that disrupt your exercise routine, then you should be free to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aafp.org\/afp\/2002\/0801\/p445.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">return to your regular workouts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"talk-to-your-healthcare-provider-about-lisinopril-and-exercise-tolerance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk to your healthcare provider about lisinopril and exercise tolerance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to make sure that you receive the go ahead from your healthcare provider to exercise if you\u2019re taking lisinopril.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWorking with your medical team is the safest way to create a safe plan for exercising,\u201d Dr. Plummer says. Your healthcare provider should be able to give you advice on the best exercises to start with while evaluating your physical health and telling you things to watch out for.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exercise is good for your overall health. It can improve mood, help maintain a healthy weight, and support cardiovascular function. But, if you\u2019re diagnosed with high blood pressure, and require medication to manage it\u2014is exercise off the table? Two pharmacists help explain the safety of mixing the blood pressure medication lisinopril and exercise. 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