Lisinopril, Enalapril, or other ACE inhibitors for lowering of hematocrit/hemoglobin experiences

[npcout]

didnt i pm you once saying enalapril is the only thing i used to bring RBC's down? and also drinking atleast 2l water before blood drawn, never get blood drawn upon waking without a being hydrated first and testing RBC's

Yes, we wake up dehydrated and yes it takes time to hydrate upon waking, but chugging water and hyper hydrating is not giving you an accurate crit value, it’s just fishing for satisfaction.

Same thing people do with blood pressure. They check it 20 times. 19 times its high, they get one low reading and think they’re good.

So make sure you are hydrating, but with a reasonable and appropriate amount to get an accurate value.

 

[A50#]

I take 20mg Lisinopril daily and it's done nothing for my RBC/HEMATOCRIT/HEMOGLOBIN

 

[DuraBalls]

I've been on Lisinopril 20mg for a year and a half without donating once. I used to donate around every six months but didn't really think about why until reading this. I don't use high doses of anything and zero EQ since being on it.

My hgb is usually 15-16.5. Note I do have a decent amount of blood drawn for chronic health issues but I did prior to getting on Lisinopril as wel.

 

[AllLoadedUp]

I take a Lisinopril 20/12.5. 20mg Lisinopril and 12.5 mg of Diuretic. My hematocrit and hemoglobin were just checked. Hema is 55.3, Hemo is 17.8 Generally both are in range. But these readings are not exactly "way off". Just a little elevated. The Hemo not even a point high.