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I also have been having hip pain and wrist pain. I also have been taking the 10 mg dosage of lisinopril daily for 3 years. Any suggestions are apppreciated.

57 year old female

57 year old Female

Posted: 2009-05-21 14:58:36

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I like to switch from lisinopril and atenenol and back to lisinopril every few days so the body
wouldn't build up an immune system.For wrist pain I take 3000 mg of natural sulfur supplement daily.I think all blood preassure pills take out the sulfur from the body.Here is one of the websites
that you can purchase sulfur.
http://www.iherb.com/Search?kw=sulfur
I'm 59 year old male and I'v been controling by high blood preassure for the past 10 years.

60 year old Male

Posted: 2009-05-31 11:17:14

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You have a great point. Sulphur is actually the product MSM. Helps the joints amoung other things !

51 year old Female

Posted: 2009-06-28 16:20:24

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I also have hip and wrist pain i have taken lisinopril 10 mg for over 10 years, do we know anything on this?

56 year old Female

Posted: 2009-06-04 11:38:10

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At this time, there is not a lot of information about side effects in patients who use lisinopril for more than 10 years. However, in general use, muscle pain/stiffness has been reported by less than 1% of iGuard members taking lisinopril. If this symptom continues to bother you or gets worse, you should follow up with your physician.

Posted: 2009-06-11 22:53:23

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I am male, Anglo, age 69, taking Lisinopril, 10mg daily 1.5 years, with no known side effects.
I also take Nexium. Lisinopril and diet lowered my SBP by about 20 points.

70 year old Male

Posted: 2009-05-31 11:02:29

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I have been taking Lisinopril (5 mg daily) for 6 years. I never had a problem with hip or leg pain or weakness until my doctor started me on Lipitor. Since the pains started I have been taken off the Lipitor, put on Zocor, taken off Zocor, put on Pravachol, taken off the Pravachol. At this point I'm not taking any cholesterol medication. The leg pains are getting less, but the weakness has persisted.

57 year old Female

Posted: 2009-06-01 17:01:29

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I have been taking Lisinopril (20mg)x2 for about 5 yrs or so along with Hydrochlorot (50 mg) and Afeditab (60mg)cr and around this time last year I was laid up out of work due to lower back pain and pain and numbness in my left leg.The pain was so bad pain pills wouldn't ease it.I had all kinds of xrays and other test done and they could find nothing.Its some what better now but now I am having finger,wrist and arm pain.
After reading all that has been said in the replys to this question I am curious, I am about to talk to my Doctor about this.Maybe the Lisinopril doesn't mix with these other drugs.Thanks, If I hear anything I will let you know.

52yr old female

52 year old Female

Posted: 2009-06-04 14:50:36

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my nephrologist (kidney doc) said it lisinopril can cause kidney failure.

48 year old Male

Posted: 2009-05-07 21:06:55

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I have been taking linsopril for about a year and I too experience some problems with my kidneys and I thought perhaps it was due to soda's interaction and caffeine/coffee drinks. So when I cut out these drinks then my kidney's seems to function better.

59 year old Female

Posted: 2009-05-16 18:44:11

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I take both and have for about 2 years. I had hip discomfort and pain in my joints,but I am diabetic. My Doctor told me to try over the counter Glucosamine 1500mg to 200mg 3 times a day. I can now tie my shoes with no Pain. It may not work for everyone but when you have that kind of pain; how could it hurt to try. My name is John and I am 51 years old. I'm diebetic; have had 3 heart attacks ,and I have a treacheotomy. Please let me know if thisw helped. At jklink3@yahoo.com

51 year old Male

Posted: 2009-05-31 12:29:13

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Dear Sir; lots of things can cause liver and kidney failure. My personal opinion is that it is caused by the inert ingredients in your Meds. Try drinking a glass of cranberry juice evry day to flush these inert ingredients. But PLEASE check with your Doctor ,before taking my advice as I am only human. That is what works for me. My name is John and I'm 51, but I am NOT a Doctor.

51 year old Male

Posted: 2009-05-31 12:42:58

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i started taking lisinopril 3 years ago at age 60. i'm worried about kidney failure - what dosage are you taking?

63 year old Female

Posted: 2009-05-25 19:24:26

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Maam, My personal opinion is to start drinking a glass of cranberry juice evry day to help your liver and kidneys flush the inert ingrediants in your meds. It will probly make you feel better ,but please check with your Doctor before you take my suggestion. My name is John and I am 51

51 year old Male

Posted: 2009-05-31 12:38:06

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I am taking a small amount (1/2 capsul) of Ginko daily with 10mg of Lisinopril - helps to keep my blood pressure under control.

74 year old Male

Posted: 2009-05-24 19:46:38

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My doctor had me on a small dose of lisinopril(like 5mcg) AND hydrochlorothiazide(I think 10mcg).I took both pills daily and it finally brought mine under control,so you may want to ask
your doctor if it is right for you.Everyone is different, and sometimes you have to try a few different things like I did before you finally hit on something that works for you. By the way, hydrochlorothiazide is inexpensive (thank God!) and you can usually get a month's supply for around 4 to 7 dollars at Walmart or Fred's.Hope this helps!

48 year old Female

Posted: 2009-05-28 17:25:04

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I have been taking Lisinopril for about 4 years now with no side effects except when I get a cold, the cough seems to linger but that was the case with another drug I used before.

It keeps my blood pressure about 114/70 most of the time and I have had my dosage reduced as my blood pressure was dropping too low which never happened with my other meds that I had used before. I like this one and hope it continues to work as well as has been for me.

48 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-25 00:00:28

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I have taken lisinopryl for over 6 years now for high blood pressure and have never had any problems with it. Also, lisinopyl is not a statin. I have taken statin drugs and I know I can't take them, as I have had bad side affects on all I have tried. Statins were for my high cholesterol. I just try and watch what I eat for the cholesterol.

56 year old Female

Posted: 2009-05-20 14:59:01

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I am a 38/F and have been taking this drug only 3 days. I began to experience stomach pain just 10 hours after taking it for the first time. I have decided not to take this drug again. I will have to risk whatever but the pain in my stomache is too intense to continue. The cough has become unbareable as well, which of course makes my stomach hurt more. I want to thank you for sharing your husbands story, you may have saved my pancreas. I can't tell you how much I appreicate it, I don't have insurance and have to use a free clinic that is open only one day a week. I hope to see a dr next thursday for a substitute, hopefully they will have something on the 4 dollar menu at wally world. best of luck to you and your husband.

38 year old Female

Posted: 2009-06-13 01:36:32

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I have been taking Lisinopril for about 8 years and it has done a good job of controlling my hypertension with no side effects. However, for the past six weeks I have developed a cough that just won't go away. It is the worst in the morning after I take the Lisinopril and then tapers off during the day. Has anyone else developed a side effect like this after years of taking the drug?

72 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-24 15:50:28

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I seem to get a lingering cough after I have a cold...a dry hacking cough is a side effect but mine isn't so bad...I have it the morning sometimes but nothing I would notice other then as I stated after having a cold

48 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-25 00:02:25

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I too have taken Lisinopril for years & have a chronic productive cough that won't go away. I've been battling this for 6 months with no success. It never occurred to me that it could be from my medicine until I read this. I'll be checking into this further.

44 year old Female

Posted: 2009-05-16 08:15:49

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I am a 47 year old male and I too go through these coughing spells. It's in the back of my throat and feels like a little feather just touching me. I've tried cough drops, sore throat drops to try and numb it out with no sucess. Other than that little bugger, it has worked for me. Good Luck

48 year old Male

Posted: 2009-05-17 22:14:01

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I have been on Lisinopril for several years, I have had an occasional slight cough since I started it.
My husband has just started it an also has a slight cough.

62 year old Female

Posted: 2009-05-19 15:39:13

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My husband 58 starting Lisinopril along with many other meds and has the exact same symptons as you do. I have been taking Linsinpril for about 6 months and I have had no problems.

62 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-27 16:27:38

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Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs that is known to cause a cough. Other side effects include itching/rash, swelling, dizziness and tiredness. However, many patients take lisinopril without experiencing any side effects.

If any of these side effects become bothersome, please notify your physician in order to assess other possible treatment options. If you experience any actual fainting or swelling in the facial area that interferes with your ability to breath or swallow, it is important to seek medical treatment as soon as possible.

Posted: 2009-04-27 17:24:34

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I have noticed a change in the color of Lisinopril pill. I havent had any coughing or other symptoms.

Posted: 2009-05-16 00:27:22

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After taking Lisinopril for 10 years with no ill effects, I started experiencing rare and inexplicable swelling of my lips. Over time the incidents increased in frequency and severity. I had read that such swelling is a rare but possible side effect of Lisinopril, so I shared this information with my cardiologist, who thought (as did I) that it was unlikely related to Lisinopril due to my long history of untroubled use and the randomness of the onsets. After a particularly severe swelling I was referred to an allergist who insisted that I stop Lisinopril immediately. I switched to Diovan and have had no swelling incidents since.

67 year old Male

Posted: 2009-05-15 16:02:08

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According to the monograph a cough may develop with Lisinopril

81 year old Male

Posted: 2009-05-16 18:00:44

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I have been taking Lisinopril for years and have never had a problem with side effects of any king. I'm planning to talk to my doctor though because it is no long keeping good control of my blood pressure.

64 year old Female

Posted: 2009-05-17 18:15:08

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I have taken Lisinopril and Metformin for over 2 years now and have had none of these problems. My mother has a cough in the morning and she has taken the medication for about 5 years now.

43 year old Male

Posted: 2009-05-18 15:38:39

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I have been taking lisinopril also for about a year and half but miss doses sometimes and go back to the same routine. I have been taking that and metformin and yes I started having this cough like rough and scratchy and sometimes dry to but I thought it was smoking but I think it was the lisinopril also like everyone is commenting. Then I quit smoking but still had rough dry cough I also get the swelling or welts when I scratch an itch and it get bad to sometimes.

36 year old Female

Posted: 2009-05-18 16:33:52

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I've been taking Lisinopril longer than I care 2 remember -- the last month my legs,ankles,& feet have been swelling up. When I go to bed I have the damndest itching along my legs,my feet and especially my TOES. I haven't the slightest idea what is causing it, BUT sure would like to know. THX

78 year old Male

Posted: 2009-05-18 17:17:49

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Lisinopril may be the cause of the swelling and it can happen at any time while taking the medication. Swelling of the mouth, extremities (hands and feet), as well as the throat are serious side effects of the drug that need evaluation by a doctor. Swelling of the legs and feet can also be signs of other serious medical conditions like blood clots or heart failure. If you are still bothered by these symptoms, please follow up with your doctor immediately.

Posted: 2009-05-20 23:37:43

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Ive been taking this drug for a little over 2 years now, I have to start taking a half dose of it because it caused me to actually lose vision in one of my eyes, at that time it would come back after a couple of minutes and I had no other side effects after I started taking the half of tablet instead of the whole thing.

49 year old Female

Posted: 2009-05-19 00:15:19

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You should notify your doctor directly. You are exhibitng symptoms of allergic reaction.
Please take heed.
55 year old female

56 year old Female

Posted: 2009-05-20 15:41:59

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I've taken it for years and never had any problems. Sounds like to me your having a allergic reaction to the medication. I would call my doctor immediately and stop taking it until you have talked to him or her.

59 year old Female

Posted: 2009-05-25 11:05:36

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There are many things that may cause those symptoms you are experiencing, it is not necessarily caused by the medication. Currently hearing loss and severe intolerance to heat has not been reported with the use of Lisinopril. Ringing in the ears has been reported with Lisinopril, but it is not common, less than 1 in 100 patients reported this during clinical trials. It may be a good idea to discuss your symptoms with your doctor to make sure something more serious is not going on.

Posted: 2009-04-07 23:13:30

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I have been taking Zestral for about ten years. I have ringing in my ears and loss of hearing in one ear. I never considered that medication might have caused it. It will be interesting to see if more people have this problem and if it could be a side affect.

66 year old female

57 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-09 17:22:49

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I have been on Lisinopril for 10 years, and since the first few doses I have had bad ringing in my ears. This has been a wonderful medication for my BP though. I can endure the ringing to keep my BP under control. Have had no other noticeable side-effects.

63 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-28 15:29:25

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I have ring inthe ears and i believe it is due to being around a lot of loud noises

54 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-28 16:00:25

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I also take this and on my bottel it also say may cause dizzenes,but I have had ringing and have gotten severe head aces and blured vision

53 year old Male

Posted: 2009-05-08 16:54:34

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My husband had to be taken off of this because he has a really bad cough that want go away.

Posted: 2009-03-20 12:28:03

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I just started on Lisinopril yesterday but I was told that some people develop a feathery tickle with it and unfortunately it doesn't always go away. I hope it does lower my BP though!!

46 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-03 16:55:33

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Good morning,

I hope I am not jinxing myself, however, I have been fortunate, in that, I have not developed the coughing due to feathery tickle.

41 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-20 12:43:28

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I have been on 10 mg of Lisinopril for many years and I have a constant hack. It's usually worse in the mornings. The doctor has told me that they can't do anything about it, but it's very frustrating and sometimes nagging.

48 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-16 11:28:39

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I have beenon Lisinoprol for the past two years - I havea constant tickle - coughing ,chronic fatigue, no stamina . I can walk for about 10 minutes then I have to stop and rest for abut 10 minutes to catch my breath and get back to normal respritation and pulse rate.
A month ago I stopped taking it for two weeks. After the first week I lost the cough, could walk for three blocks without getting winded,Had lots more stamina energy level stayed higher. I was back to my old self. BP stayed around 138/76. Back on medication BP 127/68. I guess I'm stuck with it.

75 year old Male

76 year old Male

Posted: 2009-04-16 16:12:02

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I too cough. MY doctor told me before I took the pill that one of the side effects was coughing. I'm taking it anyway.

75 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-17 11:42:39

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I too take Lisinopril. I also have a cough and tickle in my throat. I just never thought about Lisinopril being the culprit. I cough till it gets to the point where I start gagging. Then I have to blow my nose. Not until I get rid of all of the mucus will I stop coughing.

67 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-20 13:56:07

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I am a 67 year old female and have been on Lisinopril for several years now with no cough at all. However, I have heard that others developed this problem.

67 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-20 16:54:39

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I am a 55 year old female with the same problem with lisinoprol. I've been on it for about 5 years, and it has not been bad until lately. I had a slight cold, and with it came a cough that was awful & lasted for 6 weeks. Doctor told me to stop taking lisinoprol cause this can happen after long use. The coughing stopped but my bp went up. Now I need to find a new drug for bp.

56 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-21 07:28:35

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I have experienced a lingering cough after getting a cold...it eventually goes away...my doctor did not suggest going off of my Lisinopril as it controls my BP very well...I notice with any cold, the cough lingers but eventually goes away...sometimes it takes a few months...but I can handle that compared to my soring BP with other meds...Lisinopril controls mine and the cough does get better...
I have been on this med for over 4 years now...

48 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-25 00:06:07

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WOW, I have also noticed that my mouth and tongue will burn not all the time and It was worse when I was taking Wellbutrin with my Lisinopril

Posted: 2009-03-18 11:23:10

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might try breathing exercises and Respirate, which do not know much, but my doc said they even sell it at Costco. Good luck

Posted: 2009-03-20 08:10:32

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I have heard that Celery and Bok Choy help with blood pressure, and I recently heard that bananas do the same. However being diabetic make sure to adjust your insulin dose to compenste for the banana. Tell your Dr. about it and see what they say. I eat a banana a day and my blood pressure is coming into range. I used to take up to 3 blood pressure medications a day, but now I take only one...Lisinopril. It helps with blood pressure as well as slowing up kidney damage. Also a little help with blood sugar levels is to eat cinnamon with your meals...it helps to regulate blood sugar levels...I think it helps the insulin to work better. By the way I have been a type 1 diabetic for 27 yeas now and I plan on living to at least 107! Take care. Peace, Love and Health to you!

34 year old Male

Posted: 2009-03-31 17:18:05

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I am taking 10mg of lisinopril but if I catch a cold or the flu I am so exhausted I can't recover so I am going cold turkey until I can find something else.

Posted: 2009-03-19 16:09:16

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You better get to your doctor if your blood sugar is high, you might be a diabetic !

Posted: 2009-03-16 22:34:44

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I had a 50% stricture of my esophagus and had to have it dilated. This had nothing to do with my lisinipril. You need to see your DR. and have the problem evaluated If your DR. will not evaluate it, find one that will.I had an UGI and a Barium swallow. I had a gastroenterologist
evaluate my problem. Good Luck!

67 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-09 11:56:10

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I got off of Lisinipril as it made me dizzy and funny feeling, and I was afraid it was causing hair loss. I think it could have been the the fosamax....I am off both of them and still not knowing what to do for the high bp and must see about it. Is there anyone who has taken bp meds and gotten along great???

75 year old female

76 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-30 14:03:06

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Yes! As well as fatigue. My Dr. said this should pass with time. So far I have been on the drug for about two years. Symptoms are about the same and haven't gotten worse.

47 year old Male

Posted: 2009-03-09 20:33:59

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I take lisinopril, and yes I do have a problem swallowing food. I never realized there was a connection, but when I eat it feels like it won't go down.

60 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-15 11:41:13

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I have been taking lisinopril for about three years and have no swollowing or other problems with it.If I were you I would have your throat checked with a scope , as my wife had swollowing problems and they found pre cancerous lesions due to acid reflux.

66 year old Male

Posted: 2009-03-31 17:45:58

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Your question made me stop and think. I have been taking this medication for some time, and frequently do have trouble swallowing, especially when starting a meal. This could very possibly be the cause.

69-year-old male

Posted: 2009-03-16 23:06:02

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I've been on lisinopril for 8 years and has controlled my blood pressure. I have had no problems with food or anything else. I take 10 milg once a day.

74 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-17 22:29:56

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My father did and was taken off the drug by his cardiologist.

Posted: 2009-03-18 09:30:46

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53 year old male
I have a lot of problems with swallowing food and not having the food getting stuck with out lots of water. mostly it is bread products

54 year old Male

Posted: 2009-03-29 19:57:17

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No problems swallowing at all...

38 year old Male

Posted: 2009-03-29 22:36:26

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I have been taking lisinopril for about 10 years and have not had this problem.

However, perhaps it is the inactive ingredients in the generic (fillers, binders), that are disagreeing with you. Perhaps your pharmacy could fill the prescription from a different supplier, or you should ask your doctor for a sample dosage of Zestril (the brand) to see if it makes a difference.
57 year old male.

59 year old Male

Posted: 2009-03-30 15:01:32

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I was on that medication the only thing it gave me was a cough so my dr change me to another medicine

41 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-12 13:44:02

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I also take lisinopril it work for a bit now my BP is 170/90 i had to change it.

47 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-05 17:18:34

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I've had a bowel resection. Is it recommended to have a colonoscopy at age 77?

78 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-11 23:54:12

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I too have used lisinopril and got some other reactions, such as extreme caughing and dry throat. My doctor took me off that and on another med. My liver enzymes (ast) are high as well and going down. May also be due to no lisinopril! Not sure! Check with your doctor!

64 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-23 15:56:07

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Hey black guy. I am a black guy of 50. you took 40mg lisinopril? Azor? Who makes it; are you sill on lisinopril?

Sid

52 year old Male

Posted: 2009-03-19 23:34:43

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Try reduced dosage of Lisinopril twice a day - when I take more my BP goes up. I only take 10mg per day.

74 year old Male

Posted: 2009-03-24 10:50:57

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Lisinopril (generic) is on the Wal-Mart $4.00 for 30 day supply list. I get 20 mg X 30 for $4.00.

Posted: 2009-02-21 21:07:30

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contact the mfg. of the drug and they can send your rx free for one year as long as your doctor will right your prescription.

Posted: 2009-02-26 23:00:34

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A major grocery chain in my area (Krogers) offers a 90 day supply of this medication for only $10. You ought to check around, hopefully you can find it much cheaper.

61 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-04 08:12:53

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K-Mart also has Lisinopril for 90 day at $10.00 75 year old female

Posted: 2009-03-05 17:14:00

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Lisinopril is a generic drug and can be manufactured by any number of companies. I have been taking one 20 mg. tablet per day for several years and it is on Wal-Mart Pharmacy's $4.00 formulary. That's $4.00 for a 30 day supply. You may also be able to get a 90 day supply from Wal-Mart Pharmacy for $10.00. If you do get on welfare, this prescription may be even less or free.

64 year old Male

Posted: 2009-03-04 13:12:47

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Have you tried getting the generic for it? That is what I take and it is $4.00. Might help until you get assistance.

Posted: 2009-03-05 16:12:34

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There is a generic for Zestril that is very inexpensive. Most pharmacies sell it for anywhere from $4.00 to $6.00 for a month's supply. That is very reasonable. Make sure your doctor writes it for the generic and then call around to different pharmacies to see who has the best price.

Posted: 2009-03-05 19:08:27

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Hi There, not sure if you've gotten an answer to your question regarding the drug Zestril, but I too am on this medication and it is not too expensive if you get the generic version of it. The generic name is Lisinopril. It works just as good and I think this is on Walmart's list of $4.00 prescriptions/month. You can also get a 90 day supply for $10.00.

If you are on disability through social security, you can also register for part D (prescription drug coverage) You should qualify for help on your prescriptions and all you have to do is call social security and let them know your situation. They will take your information over the phone to see if you can qualify for assistance on your prescriptions and health insurance premiums and co pays. You will recieve an answer in the mail and if you do qualify, you won't have to worry about meds anymore. Depending on what prescription D plan you're in, your co pays will be reasonable. I think most generics are around2.50/month and name brand are $6.00/month.

Also, you may want to let your doctor know your situation and he/she probably has samples they can give you until you qualify for assistance on your medical costs.

41 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-05 19:41:21

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Hi,
I take Lisinopril for high blood pressure, you can buy it at Wal Mart or Bi-Lo grocery stores for $4.00 for 30 or $10.00 for 90 days. I take the 20 mgs.

53 year old Male

Posted: 2009-03-05 22:13:14

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If you are receiving SSI, talk with that program provider for assistance. I was told that it includes Rx help. Also talk with your state United Way office. They will know who to contact. Like that squeaky wheel, you have to make a lot of noise! Good Luck!

Posted: 2009-03-06 01:22:47

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Go to www.rxcut.com or call 1-800-808-1213. Rxcut helps with a generous discount on prescriptions for people who don't have insurance or need help purchasing their medications.

56 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-06 09:40:32

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Don't be to proud to ask your doctor if he has samples. My doctor gaves me enough to last 2 to 3 months. I get some from him on every three month check-up. Doctors have samples given to them by drug companys. this helpd alot as mine Lisinopril cost me around 75.00 dollars a month. Also see if you can find a "Dispensary of Hope" around where you live, they will give your drugs that you need and no charge.

Good luck
55 year old Male.

55 year old Male

Posted: 2009-03-06 13:30:02

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Lisinopril is available at the Walmart Pharmacy for $4.00 for a 30 day prescription and $10.00 for a 90 day prescription.

60 year old Male

Posted: 2009-03-10 16:17:28

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Walmart offers severl prescriptions for approx. $10.00 or less without insurance

Posted: 2009-03-18 11:27:22

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81 yr old male...Yes ocasionally 15-20 min after taking pill about .11pm itching on hands and palms start. Feeling goes away in approx 30 min. 1- 14- 09

Posted: 2009-01-14 19:58:39

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I am a diabetic and have been on Lisinopril for about 8 yrs. The symptoms you describe started when my doctor increased my dosage from 20 to 40 mg. Most of the time, the bottom of my feet burn, the inner side of one arm felt as if it was being scraped with a razor blade. Lately my tongue burns at night and have been suffering from the so called dry eye syndrome. The dryness occurs on all my mucous membranes, though, but I thought it was a side effect of the diabetes. The dry feeling also increased when my doctor gave me metformin (sugar pill) and simvastatin (to lowel cholesterol) I am 54 yrs old. Lisinopril does help, but now I have side effects that affect my daily life and work. The dry eye especially is exasperating. I have started to exercise quite a bit, and have invested in good natural health products. They seem to help a lot. I've always been on a "healthy" diet and not overweight, but I do stress a lot. The burning subsides when I sweat a lot. When I can't exercise I try to go to the sauna, but it's a constant battle. The topical creams do not help since this is an internal problem. Please read on the Omega oils as they might help you as they do me. Recently I found a combination of flax oil, fish oil, and borage oil. There are a lot of natural products out there to help you. All we can is keep trying. Good luck and I hope you feel better.

Posted: 2009-01-19 11:02:51

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MY COMMENTS: I'm 78, male and i have experienced skin rash for the last 3 years of usage. At no other time have i ever, ever had a skin problem. I can't specifically say it's from taking this drug, but it seems like it started around that time. The dermitologist says it happens in old age and it isn't the drug. Who do i believe? My dosage is 5mg dailey. Any thoughts.

Posted: 2009-01-22 14:47:24

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I have been on prinivil for years,about 6 months ago went from 10 to 20 mg daily. I have recently started experiencing numbness and tingling in my hands, if i sleep with them above the heart.Hope this helps,will follow this.

Posted: 2009-01-25 14:10:25

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Yes!

I'm taking lisinopril, metoprolol er, plavix, pravachol & 81mg aspirin, daily. At least one of these other meds can also cause itching, apparently, so I can't say definitively that it's the lisinopril causing mine.

Itching & mild burning in my feet, and itching in the groin/upper thigh area. Fortunately the more embarassing aspect doesn't manifest often when I'm in public. *groan* It's enough to drive one off the deep end at times! I'm sorry you're going through it, but it makes me feel a little better to know that I'm not imagining things or suffering something potentially contagious or serious.

49 year old Female

Posted: 2009-01-27 07:55:25

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Yes. I have tingling and numbness in my left thumb (called parathesia). It started 2 days after I began taking lisinopril to control my blood pressure. This is the problem with most drugs....the side effects can be as bad as the ailment.
What works for one person does not work well for others. Just too many possibilities of bad side effects. That is why they post so many warnings on cholesterol meds. and many other meds. Looks like I will need to change my blood pressure medication or try to control it with a better lifestyle (diet & exercise). At least they have no side effects.

See if your doctor can prescribe another medication that has less side effects.
Good luck!

Posted: 2009-02-01 17:19:39

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I am a 47 year-old male, and sometimes experience the tingling sensation in my fingers.

Posted: 2009-02-10 21:15:01

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Yes, I share not one, but all of the same side effects and from what I have extracted from my physician, so do other drugs.. My dosage of Lisinopril is 10mg. I do, however, also take Metoprolol succinate er 25mg and with it goes all of the same symptoms as Lisinopril. Clearly, these types of bp meds share related side effects which, in my case occur durring the night which is sufficient to regularly disrupt an attempt for a good night's sleep.

67 yr old female

Posted: 2009-02-12 11:26:28

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I am a 54 year old male taking actos, metropolo and last week started taking lisinopril. I have been experiencing the tingling feeling or sensativity in my back and chest area. The feeling is very much like when you have a slight sunburn, a little pain and a little sesative. I have noticed in the last couple of days some muscle discomfort.

I wish you all well.

Posted: 2009-02-13 22:40:09

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I am a 46 yr old male taking lisinopril for 6 mos. I do experience numbness,pins and needles and so forth in my fingers, specially at night after taking the medication.................Movement makes them go away, however they do get bad enough in the middle of the night to where it wakes me up and I have to shake and move my fingers to make the feelings go away

46 year old Male

Posted: 2009-02-15 00:51:55

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I have the same problem sometimes. Guess it isn't serious

Posted: 2009-03-11 13:13:43

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I also have the numbness with the pins and needles in my fingers but the only thing is, is that its only my ring finger and my pinkie. I had not related this to the Lisinopril because I only take 10 mg twice daily. Has anyone had there doctor check on this for them? When I go back to my doctor I will ask him and then I will let you all know as soon as possible.

48 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-12 23:06:57

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My doctor recently put me on Lisinopril, and then increased the dosage to 10mg.
Since the increase, I have "burning/tingling" of my lips, and it is most annoying.
Even more annoying is the fact that my blood pressure is not coming down, so
perhaps I will be changed to another drug. I cannot imagine going on a higher
dosage and having more of this feeling.
64 year old female

66 year old Female

Posted: 2009-02-18 16:45:18

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I have been taking lisinopril for approximately 3 months...I too, have developed an annoying tingling in my lips. Not constant, but enough times during the day to be a concern. Is this normal ?? I do have a occasional dry cough, usually occuring in the night.

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Posted: 2009-03-02 18:09:55

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YES! , I have recently started lisinopril and have been puzzled by the pins and needles in my hands, strong enough to wake me up at night. I have also had severe itching in the groin area at night also, I could scratch myself raw! and am using A & D ointment for lack of a better idea. I am a 51 yr old woman. My fingers go totally numb at times as welland or tingle. This has been going on for approx. three weeks and I am elated that I now know where this is coming from. Thank you so much! JoAnne

Posted: 2009-02-26 18:19:58

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Go to the company's website, also ask them and ask your pharmacist.

90 year old Male

Posted: 2009-01-16 02:51:56

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Your ob/gyn should be able to do some tests and sonograms to assess the baby's situation. I hope things turn out well...for the future it is a good idea to read ALL the fine print that you get with your meds because Lisinopril clearly states it should not be taken by women who are pregnant or plan to get pregnant.

Take care

48 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-25 00:16:56

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I have been takinf 5 mg for about 2 to3 years and have recently been experiencing muscle pain in my legs and arms too. I dont know if its the drug or not??

Posted: 2009-01-12 11:00:31

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SIDE EFFECTS: First doses of lisinopril can cause dizziness due to a drop in blood pressure. Lisinopril can cause nausea, headaches, anxiety, insomnia, drowsiness, nasal congestion and sexual dysfunction. Lisinopril should be stopped if there are symptoms or signs of an allergic reaction including feelings of swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat. Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and hives occasionally occur. Rarely, lisinopril may cause a drop in red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Lisinopril can impair the function of the kidneys, and every person taking this medication should have their kidney function checked.

I almost went over the side of a mountain because of no information of the side effects. MAKE SURE either your doctor or pharmacist tells you of ALL the possible side effects. My doctor and I are no long speaking.

Posted: 2009-01-13 00:11:17

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For muscle weakness I would start with any chlosterol lowering (statins) drugs such as Lescol, Mevacor, Lipitor, Pravachol, Crestor, Zocor or Vytorin, The higher the dose, the more likely you will notice muscle weakness. I was on 80 mg (a high dose) of Vytorin and woke up one day and could not use my legs. After I stopped the medication it took two months to regain full use of my legs.

64 year old Male

Posted: 2009-01-29 21:06:18

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The exact same thing happened to my mom. She was erroneously put on 80 mg of Liptitor although she had only been on 20 mg before that. The office staff at her doctors office called it in wrong and she had taken that dose for months and then one day could not hold her self up and walk. She was hospitalized but they would not really admit it was the Lipitor. She refused to take it and after a few weeks was doing fine.

Posted: 2009-02-07 18:28:31

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check your sugar might be down

Posted: 2009-01-12 16:46:30

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SOUNDS LIKE TO ME YOUR HAVING A LOW BLOOD SUGAR EPISODE ...CHECK WITH YOUR DR AND MAYBE CHANGE YOUR AMOUNT OF MEDS AND OR DIET OR TIME OF DAY..I HAVE THIS AT TIMES ALSO ..

Posted: 2009-01-19 13:51:31

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i take the same dosage of glucophage twice a day along with glizide two times a day and 40mg of lisinopril and had the same problem until i started taking the lisprinol in the morning before i took my diebets meds and it took care of the rapid heart beat all together.

Posted: 2009-01-21 13:02:21

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no but my husband have the same symptoms. it may be because there is no diuretic with the meds. could be retaining excess fluid or third spacing in abdominal area.

Posted: 2009-01-22 12:34:40

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no but my husband have the same symptoms. it may be because there is no diuretic with the meds. could be retaining excess fluid or third spacing in abdominal area. he takes the same combination.

Posted: 2009-01-22 12:35:05

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I did too -along with swelling itching spots dizzy

56 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-20 14:44:40

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I take zinc supplements which seem to stop the cough.

Posted: 2009-01-17 20:13:24

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What I did to get rid of the cough was to take half in the morning and half at night. If you have a blood pressure cuff at home, check your BP on a regular schedule, and if you see it's staying controlled, try to decrease the amount, even 1/4 less of a tablet might help. I drive my doctor nuts because I do this with everything, but I'm a nurse, and keep good track of all my tests, whether it's blood sugar, blood pressure, liver panel, etc.

Don't depend on just medicine to get your pressure down. If you need to lose weight, think of eating right as "a pill". If you can get to a mall to walk, think of that 45 min walk as BETTER than a pill. You'll find dozens of people at any given time doing the same, and maybe will find someone to walk with to help you keep it up. Remind yourself that everything matters. What you put in your mouth has to be processed by your body. You won't sleep as well if you don't move during the day. Walking is a good time to pray, so you can be blessing others as you help yourself.

62 year old Female

Posted: 2009-02-07 00:36:09