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When can I stop taking Prinivil?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
Do not stop taking Prinivil (lisinopril) without speaking to your doctor first. Prinivil is prescribed for high blood pressure or congestive heart failure or after heart attack to help boost survival odds. Stopping the drug on your own could be dangerous to your health.

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