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Most medications that have ANY effect on the heart ALSO have an effect on the BP. USUALLY to lower it. As to the uses of Lisinopril, look it up and you will see ALL the uses of it as well as its side effects.
Your question as to whether any of us TAKE it, is irrelevant as any person's reaction to any drug is as individual as his or her own thumbprint, and our experience could be 1,000% happy with your mom still having a side effect, if you see what I mean.
As an old RN I recommend daily, even twice daily measurement with an EASY Omron BP and P machine on amazon, cheap at about 30.00 last I looked and SIMPLE to use. Keep a record for the doc who will LOVE that. Make certain in MD office with next visit that this machine measures somewhat close to the office one.
As to the word CHF, yes, Congestive Heart Failure sounds scary and CAN be, but in truth, mom can look on this as an OLD PUMP that isn't as efficient as once it was, easy to understand at her advanced age. Is inevitable for ALL of us that our organs will age with time.
Sure wish you the best of luck.
Yes, a cardiologist appointment would be better than a primary for heart issues.
Get the appointment scheduled and see how she does between now and then. Keep the daily record of moms BP as Alva suggested to show the doc when you have the appointment.
My mom saw her cardiologist once a year to avoid the three hour trip. They worked well with home health for making any adjustments needed in medication w/o an in person visit.
Sometimes we have to look at the repercussions of taking a medication vs not taking it. Occasional high BP is less dangerous then hitting the floor because the meds make it to low.
Personally, I would try a low dose potassium supplement to see if that helps stabilize her BP a bit, because low potassium affects our BP big time.
Best of luck getting this sorted out.