Lupin Lisinopril Pill Size Change (Page 2) (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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Re: Brian (# 18)

Same. Blood pressure went up after starting the new size. I took lisinopril for years with no problem. Then within a month BP was 165-92 without any other changes in my life. Dr's poo poo'd it. Put me on additional meds. I am very upset that I have to do the detective work on this.

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I have been taking 10mg Lupin Lisinopril from Walmart daily for 6-7 years. BP has been consistently great the entire time. Walmart filled my August prescription with the new smaller size 10 mg Lupin Lisinopril. Started feeling off immediately, but put it down to stress, etc. I went to my doctor today, BP reading was 155/88, six hours after taking my normal dosage. My diastolic is always 78-80. The new "reformulated" Lupin Lisinopril is not doing its job. My Walmart pharmacist gave me 10 days worth of the Old Larger tablets. I immediately felt better ( the nagging headache is gone). I got a lot of rote answers from the pharmacist, and clearly she has no definitive answers, but Lupin and Walmart have seriously compromised my health... not to happy with either one right now...

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I was told the same thing, they removed the fillers...for me I could not take the new pill. My blood pressure went out of control...felt sick, headache. I called CVS and they ordered me in lisinopril from WATSON (made in Switzerland) a round yellow pill which I have NO problems with and my blood pressure in back under control....Lisinopril (made by LUPIN) is made in India which I read on line. Not sure why they took out the fillers but there are many other co. that make lisinopril.... hopes this helps I am on 20 1xday.

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Re: Lili (# 44)

Following up to my post I'd like to let you know that I'm feeling great since being back on the original larger 20mg size--no longer with Lupin, now getting my Lisinopril with Sandoz. Highly recommend you talk to your pharmacist about changing as well.

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Re: Brandt (# 37)

Please ask your pharmacy to get your lisinopril 20 from another manufacturer. I got mine from Watson....but there are several other manufacturers that make lisinopril... Lupin is from India.....they changed their lisinopril and made it smaller. I could not take it either... I use CVS pharmacy, I am sure your pharmacy will help you... Good Luck.

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I have noticed my eyes are much more blurry since taking the smaller pills

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Glad to find this forum. I've used Lisinopril 20mg for years with no problems. When I received the new size pill I thought nothing of it and took it like normal. Then I developed a horrible rash on my torso which I treated as poison ivy because I garden. 2 weeks later the rash had spread to both hips. I couldn't think of any other reason for the rash except for the size of the new lisinopril tablet. I scrounged around and found a small supply of the old, larger tablet and took those for 2 weeks. Guess What? The rash subsided and pretty much went away. After talking with pharmacist, she gave me lisinopril made by another company, still a smaller tablet and I've been taking those for about 2 weeks. Guess what....yeah the rash is back.

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Re: Karen (# 35)

I have been taking this medicine for years. The past several months have had symptoms of neuropathy in my feet and legs. This correlates to the new pill size. Yes. There is something wrong with this manufacturer. I switched to a new type of blood pressure and within days those symptoms are gone. I am a physical therapist. I know my body. This is not a psychosomatic response.

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Pills don't work since Lupin made the change in ingredients

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Re: Lili (# 9)

Same thing happened to me w/the Lupin. Pharamacist just looked at me like I was delirious but I KNOW this pill. Mine went from smaller to bigger and the color was a bit lighter. Got it again later and it was smaller. I know lots are different, but now I don't trust it so I just take Prinivil, which is consistent every time.

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Re: Lonnie (# 17)

This is not true - the fillers definitely make the absorption rate slower - why did they have them there to begin with? Everyone is different and a change can affect one person and not the other. You should research it. My son has Epilepsy and it took us 8 years to find the right combination and dose to control his seizures - a change like this could be catastrophic for him. In my state (CT) we have a law that Pharmacies have to give the same generic anti seizure medication to each patient with every refill - they cannot switch manufacturing brand. Obviously there is a difference.

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Re: Brian (# 18)

Just came across your post. I had been prescribed the 20mg pill when it was larger, and was cutting it in half and taking the half pill per day (was all I needed as I hate taking more of any drug than needed) which kept my blood pressure around 130 over 78 which is good for me. When the mfr. changed the 20mg pill size to a smaller physical size, I have to take the whole pill (I take half in the morning and half at night), and my average blood pressure is typically 140 over 84 or 86, which is really too high In my opinion. I have to go back to my doctor and do something different. My point is, the smaller pill is a much weaker strength or flat does not work like the larger pill worked. I check my blood pressure fairly often, sometimes 2 times a day.

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Re: Max (# 78)

Absolutely. I had a problem and posted about a year ago. I always took the Lupin larger pill and shaved off part. I am a small person and the 10mg was a bit strong for me. This worked very well in conjunction with taking a water pill (hctz). Then when it switched to the smaller size Lupin, you could no longer shave anything off and it made me feel not right. It was awful trying other comparable meds and I didn't feel like myself. I reported this directly to manufacturer. The fillers are necessary as they slow down the absorption. I have since had to take the 10mg and work my way up to that dosage. I'm definitely more tired at the end of the day, but it is controlling my blood pressure. This is not with the new Lupin pill, I switched to Activus manufacturer. It is a blue pill marked Watson and it's a 10mg. I take this with the hctz. It does appear to be working. Not my favorite, though. The reason they removed the fillers from Lupin is all dollars and cents. No other reason. I know many who were taking this former version and it worked very well. It's sad that the well-being of consumers is not first and foremost on the minds of pharmaceutical companies.

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I don't like the smaller version of the new Lisinopril tablet made by Lupin. What is the brand name for Lisinopril?

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Prinivil is the brand name for lisinopril. There are others.

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Prinivil and Zestril are the brand names for lisinopril. I also got a new Rx with new size and was concerned, I had a big problem with paroxetine by Lupin when it changed and found another brand. I went to CVS and paid more but they had 90 day supply of old Lupin lisinopril and I will watch posts online to decide what to do when it runs out.

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I've been taking lisinopril 20mg for years. Today I picked up a refill and the pills were a lot smaller. They are imprinted with 20mg on the front and lupin on the back. Should I take them?

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Did you take your Lupin 20 mg. I've been having nausea every since I started taking them. Just wondered if you had problems?

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I haven't found anyone who carries Prinivil in longer only generic drugs. Most carry Leg Manufacturing which is who makes Lupin.

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I was in it two weeks ended up in ER with BP numbers I've never came close to before. The did a cat scan too see if I'd had a stroke. I changed to another generic, and will see if it goes back to normal. My BP with meds is always 130/80. Always

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