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I have been taking Lisinopril 20 mg from manufacturer Lupin for years. My most recent renewal was the same color and Lupin on one side and 20 on other but the pill is half the size of the one I have been getting. Still says Lupin but I am concerned. Anyone notice the difference?

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Did call the manufacturer Lupin directly and they confirmed that they did in fact reduce the size of all their Lisinopril by taking out much of the inactive ingredients. Spoke to them directly. What they now produce is a much smaller pill with Lupin on one side and mg on other

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I am taking lupin lisinopril 20 mg twice daily and I live in Tennessee. My tablets have never changed size and according to the manufacturer they aren't supposed to. I used to be a pharmacists before my illnesses so I still know how to do some research and get into some pharmacist sites. The lupin lisinopril 20 and 10 mg are the same size 8mm both pink (which is really stupid). The only difference in the apperance is a marking of 10 instead of 20. So if your tablets are not 8mm the are not the correct medication. And they didn't accidentally give you the 10 mg because even though they look the same you would see the 10 mg marking. Check the circumference of your tablet. If it is not 8mm something had gone very wrong during manufacturing and who knows what you could be taking. Please check I'm worried about you guys. Someone reply back if you find out anything. Thanks.

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Oh my gosh!! I can't believe this! I picked up a new perscription 20 mg on Monday and they are smaller, this weekI have had chest pain, anxiety, dizziness, just thought I was stressed, what do we do? I kept thinking what is wrong with me!! What do we do?

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I switched to the little stupid pill on Tuesday and almost immediately started having problems. My muscles and head ached, I had chest and abdominal pains and my lifelong anxiety issues tripped into overdrive. Plus my blood pressure shot back up to the old unregulated levels, and I wound up missing half a week of work because I just couldn't cope.

I called my pharmacist and asked to switch to another generic, and they ordered the one from Sandoz. Two doses later and the only problem I've had is lightheadedness, but this happens to me for a day or two every time I switch meds or go off and back on. No other side effects so far, plus my blood pressure is lower than it's ever been and the fog I've been in for 7 years is GONE. I am really sensitive to "inert" binding agents, and I think the Lupin garbage just wasn't made of very wholesome things.

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Don't expect much from Lupin as they are giving me the pat answer that they did nothing to change active ingredients. We may have uncovered a major error in manufacture and distribution

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I am ready to cry because I've found this discussion - before I saw this, I thought I must be losing my mind. Yesterday I got my refill and noticed my 10mg Lisinopril was teeny (like the same size as my hydrochlorothiazide). I thought there was a mistake, but it says Lupin and 10mg, just like the larger ones I've taken since 2008. I take my Lisinopril at night and last night I slept very hard. I woke up this morning feeling groggy and confused. I was very disorganized at work today and I've had a pounding headache all day. Aspirin usually works to knock out a headache, but not this time. Also, I took my BP (which is usually right around 120/75) and it was 138/103. I took it again and my diastolic was still high - 130/93. I agree - something is NOT right.

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I just spoke to the pharmacist where I get my perscriptions and she acted like I was crazy....I won't be going there anymore

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Notice spike in BP tonight after taking smaller pill this AM. Concerned

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I also notice the smaller pill and feeling funny in the chest and light headed. Something is not right!

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I found out that the same drug can have different formulas, depending on the manufacturer. Each formula is identified by a unique National Drug Code - or NDC number. The NDC for the version of lisinopril that I've always taken is no longer available. After a lot of drama with two pharmacists and the PA, my husband finally called our doctor AT HOME. He instantly prescribed me a "cousin" of lisinopril - it's called Losartan. I took my first 50mg pill last night and I'm feeling great again!

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Hello to all having problems with the new smaller 20 mg Lisinopril, there is definitely something wrong with this smaller pill by Lupin Mfg. We all must contact the manufacturer Lupin Pharmaceutical and complain vigorously. Their number is 866-587-4617. I suggest we all call Tuesday morning. There is power in numbers. We all must contact the FDA and also lodge our complaints. If we band together, we might get some results.

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I too am glad to see this post.I went looking, as I have had the feeling that my new, small lisinopril pills do not prevent my blood pressure from elevating. I am getting headaches,flushed feelings, throbbing, full sensations in my ears. All symptoms I've only had when I have forgotten to take my pills in the past. When I first noticed the pill size had changed I phoned the pharmacy they assured me it was the correct pill. After seeing all these comments, all with similar issues, that would seem they could be life threatening in some cases, I have called Lupin. Next I will be finding a different medication, and finally I hope to reduce my calories and salt intake so I can do without medication for hypertension all together. I recommend that everyone who is having issues to document their complaints in writing, and email or mail them to signifigant people in their lives in case something happens. I think a recall will eventually come about and dated documents may be important.

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Agent J says the claims are not based on science, but that statement shows just how limited he or she is in the knowledge of the scientific process. A bunch of random strangers from a cross-section of America, with various differences in health and lifestyle, all experienced similar negative effects after coming into contact with a single common denominator: the new formula of lisinopril. Sounds like empirical evidence to me - or at least something that merits further investigation. Speaking of science, I'm no rocket scientist, but I'm intelligent enough to recognize when someone isn't interested in - or even capable of - contributing anything valuable or helpful to a group discussion. I say we ignore this person.

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I just noticed the same about my 10mg refill. Calling pharmacy this morning.

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I am having anxiety, shakiness and chest pain with new size pill. Anyone else having trouble? Lisinopril 20 mg smaller pill

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Yes either a major mistake was made in manufacture and we are getting the wrong medicine or the smaller pill does not have the correct formulation for Lisinopril. Both very scary

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I just opened my refill for Lisinopril 20 mg by Lupin Pharmaceuticals and found the pill to be half the size as my previous Rx's. The color and imprints were the same as always but the size difference was notable. I immediately called Walgreens to ask about the above. The pharmacy technician confirmed the size change. However, as a nurse, I was still not completely satisfied and stated that it would have been nice to know that when I had received the refill. In fact, a label on the bottle explaining the change in size would have worked as well. I called Lupin Pharmaceuticals but they only work Monday through Friday from 9-5. So I went to their website to find the answer and see that other people were having the same questions. I would like to know the reason for the change in size, but let me guess first. I have no doubt that it is a cost cutting mechanism as are most things that change. Secondly, I would think that every pharmacy should be required to either label or verbally explain all changes to all medications.

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Not sure why taking inactive ingredients out of them would cause adverse side affects though. Waiting on reply from my email to them.

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Yes Lori H I am totally confused with my adverse reactions to my Lisinopril 20 mg. I take it in morning to try to combat reactions messing up my sleep. Taking it with food helps a little. The smaller pill definitely is a mistake and Lupin won't admit it. I'm going to my doctor this week and ask if he might change me to another BP med

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SoI will try to call or go to the pharmacy today, something has to change! Its Saturday, so myDr isn't in, wonder if they'll give me something different without talking to him...

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