Lupin Lisinopril Pill Size Change (Page 3) (Top voted first)

I take 10 miligram Lupin tables - have been taking them 2x a day for 20 years. Today, I opened the bottle and they were 1/2 the size. Same markings on the pill and container, same color, same manufacturer but 1/2 the size. I asked the pharmacy assistant about it and she said the company was making them smaller but they were the same. I asked how they were doing that - were they removing fillers? Why did they have so many fillers in the first place. She said she didn't know, but would transfer me to the pharmacist. I asked the pharmacist and she sounded like she had been asked what the weather would be like the next day - "oh, I don't know...yeah...I don't really know." I don't feel comfortable taking these.

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Connie, what is the other generic BP Med you are taking?

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I have been on Lisinopril 20mg. for approx 3 years. I take 2 other medications also for high blood pressure. I have had no side effects with any of the meds and my doctor is very pleased with my reports. 2 weeks ago I picked up my new pres. for Lisinopril 20 mg. When I brought them home I had some of the old pills and thought the pharmacy had made a mistake. When I checked back with Walgreens, I was told that it was just a change in how they were made,and not to worry. I have been taking the smaller size for approx 2 weeks .It is the only change that I can figure out for the problems I have been having.I have dry mouth and I have a problem with taste. Also more frequent urination because I am always thirsty. My pressure is also lower than before which was never a problem. I will be seeing my doctor this week.

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I don't think stress or psychosomatic caused my Crenitine levels to rise from .81 to 1.2 in two weeks. It's always been .81 for 7 years. Also, I was not stressed taking the pill. I'm use to meds changing shape, and colors. I've lost over 25 lbs so my BP should not be going up on meds I've taken for over 10 years. I don't know, but the pill was the only thing that changed, and my BP was high enough they did a cat scan for a stroke

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What did Pharmacist say, about the change? Back to its normal size.

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I had the same experience of my 20 mg refill being the size if a 10 mg tablet ... my Dr., Pharm-Tech and Pharmacist All gave me a complacent reaction and no explanation ...and googling for info, gave me a "Scare", as their were many reports of that the new Pill was causing Harm to patients livers and general and mental Health.Respoectfully I want real answers not a simple " song and dance routine"

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I have been taking the old larger pill for years. I just took my first new smaller Lupin 20. I am also Diabetic and normally controlled insulin that never goes over 150 went to 260 today after I took this pill. I ate a salad today at lunch so no significant carbs.

I felt off all day. I could not keep my blood sugar stable. Very scary. I'm going to the doctor to ask about any potential chemical changes that would make lisonapril by Lupin unsafe now to combine with my other meds.

Scary

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I had the same pill size and when I started taking them it seemed like the did nothing. My BP went up to numbers I never saw and I ended up having a time. Spent three days in hospital and the pills they had brought my BP back down. When I started my pills at home my BP went back up. My doctor gave me samples from a different mfg. and they brought my BP back to normal. I think Lupin's contractor is making some bad meds.

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Re: jonlberg (# 40)

It's not just Walmart. I got my pills from Walgreens.

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Re: Ella (# 2)

Yes. They have gotten smaller. And with the smaller pill size my blood pressure went way up so my doctor increased my dosage from 30 mg to 40 mg per day. I'm back to where I started in January with regular blood pressure checks at the doctors office until we know whether or not this dosage is correct or not. I received no notification from the pharmacy that anything had changed and when I asked them about it they only said "they're making the pills smaller now." No further explanation and they acted like I was wasting their time.

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A very helpful pharmacist said that it may be a coating on the new lisinopril that people are having issues to, the new pills are shiny. I do not have facts to support this but thought I would throw it out there.

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Re: Brenda (# 41)

Had another conversation with my pharmacist about the size change when I recently went in to refill my 20mg Lisinopril. He did some research, checked the pharmaceutical numbers and database and agreed that Lupin has totally stopped manufacturing the former larger size of the 20 mg those of us on this chat line always took before the change to a smaller pill. With his suggestion, we simply changed manufacturers and I am now back to the normal larger size via the company SANDOZ. Instead of filling the entire 90 day prescription from my doc, I only filled it for 30 days to make sure there were no side effects now going back to the larger pill after such a long time. I take my Lisinopril at bedtime so it doesn't interfere with any other med. Last night was my first dose back on the larger 20mg pill. You may also want to talk to your pharmacist about changing manufacturers.

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Re: Lonnie (# 17)

or the reformulation is NOT working.... I'm thinking a few hundred post on the difference since they changed, points to an obvious problem....

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Re: Lili (# 9)

No. Not yet. A change I have noticed are these incredibly dry lips I ‘be been having. I’m wondering if it is due to the new spill. It’s THE only thing I can think of. I have also had an increase in inflammation in my legs. Wondering if it’s connected to the different Lisinopril as well.

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Re: Mary (# 6)

Zestril or Prinivil are the brand names for Lisinopril - both are expensive.

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I have been taking 20mg Lupin Lisinopril for 4 years with no problem & a very steady blood pressure of 120/80. Since the pill size changed, I have been having major headaches and my blood pressure is swinging from very high to very low. Filler removal my eye. Will ask my Dr. for a different prescription.

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Re: Sue (# 3)

I have the same issues with the new pill please contact the FDA and file a complaint

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Re: Sue (# 3)

I switched to another manufactor because I think removing the fillers may have caused me to not absorb it as much. The ER doctor said my medication needed changing

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I've been on 20mg for about 5 years my last refill was the smaller sized pills and since I've been taking them I've been running a fever of about 99.5 every night. Anybody else noticed a fever with these?

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Re: Lili (# 9)

Not getting th larger pill yet but having trouble suddenly keeping blood pressure stable when taking the smaller pill.

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I have been taking lisinopril 20 mg 2x daily for five years. On August 13, 2017 I received my 90-day refill and noticed the smaller size of the pill. I asked the pharmacist at Walmart and was told there was no difference between the larger and smaller sized pills. My BP was always well controlled and ranged 130/70 -110/60. I track my blood pressure and for the last 80 days it has continued to range 150/80 -180/100. There has been no unusual health concerns during this time. Can I have my cardiologist prescribe another manufacturer besides Lupin?

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