Anybody take Lotensin or Accupril? I started on 10mg per day about 8 yrs ago. About 4 yrs ago went to 20 mg. As of one month ago I was prescribed 40 mg. per day which brought my diastolic down from around 95 to 85. I am admittedly about 45 lbs. overweight (but I'm big boned .....Ha Ha) I'm trying to work on the weight but at 58 it's tough. So much for background. 40 mg. of Lotensin or Accupril gives me headaches and dizzyness to the point I have a tough time driving. So I cut back to 20 mg. in the a.m. and carry extra 20's in case I feel BP rush later in the day. What do you think of breaking 40 mg pills in half? Does that allow too much of "time release" med when initially taken. I guess I'm asking do most think ACE inhibitors are effective?