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Global Patient Feedback for Lisinopril ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I have been taking Lisinpril for about two years. Last week I had a life threatening side effect from the drug. It started with my toungue swelling rapidly and then extreme swelling of the throat and vocal chords. A co-worker rushed me to an urgent care where they started IV's immediately. I was there for four hours for monitoring and meds. Later that night my husband had to rush me to the ER where they started more IV's. I could not breath or swallow by thtat time. This was a near death experience. I was in ICU until the next day. It took a few days before the swelling went down. Has anyone else had this happen to them? This was a very frightening experience. All Dr's (7 of them) were in agreement that this medication was the cause.
44 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2010-02-08 11:14:08
iGuard Answer/Reply:
The type and severity of your reaction, which is called angioedema, is not common. It is considered an allergic reaction. It is important moving forward that you record this event with all of your health care providers including your doctor, your pharmacist, as well as others including, for example, your dentist. As a rule anyone who could prescribe or dispense medication or treat any health conditions should be aware and record this event on your behalf to avoid its recurrence.
Posted: 2010-02-09 21:11:43
Question/Comment:
I have been on it a few years and doing alright for the most part...I do know it will bother you if your in the sun to long! I actually take 40mg daily and wonder if there is a closer need to monitor potassium levels due to the higher than average dosage?
53 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2010-02-05 15:42:27
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Potassium levels should be monitored because any dose of lisinopril can increase potassium. Check with your doctor to see how often he/she wants to monitor you. Sun sensitivity is also a side effect of this medication. Be sure to use sunscreen.
Posted: 2010-02-07 22:45:18
Question/Comment:
72 yr old female
I had been taking Lisinopril for 2 yrs for HTN and last dctor visit told doctor about my lips occasionally swelling. She took me off Lisinopril 3 mos ago and the swelling episodes have subsided.
72 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2010-02-02 16:47:59
Question/Comment:
I've been taking 20 mg Lisinopril once daily, for high blood pressure, for several years, and it does a very good job of keeping my BP under good control. I am diabetic and take both Lantus and Metformin, and I have never had any low blood sugar episodes wile taking all three of these medications. The main side effect I have from Lisinopril is if I bend over and stand up too fast, I feel a little dizzy, but it goes away quickly. Sometimes I get a dry tickle and an annoying cough (no apparent cause, except perhaps it's a side effect of the Lisinopril?), but drinking water usually helps it stop. In general, I'm pleased with how this medication works for me and my doctor feels it is the nest one for me to take at this time.
55 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2010-01-28 14:06:10
Question/Comment:
Should I be worried about taking Lisinopril.I have been taking it for years. The mg.5
56 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2010-01-25 16:58:42
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Lisinopril can be taken long-term as long as you are being monitored by your physician. It is important to see your physician yearly or as often as suggested by your doctor and to maintain routine bloodwork as well.
Posted: 2010-01-26 14:50:15
Question/Comment:
I am a 50-year-old male taking 20mg of Lisinopril daily. Has anyone else experienced thinning hair or hair loss on this drug? My gene pool on either side does not have any balding problems. If you have, did you stop the medication and did hair grow back to original thickness? I'm kinda worried...anyone else?
50 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2010-01-05 17:31:01
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Hair loss can occur while taking lisinopril. If this side effect concerns you, you may want to discuss it with your doctor and ask your doctor to consider changing your medication. Side effects like this usually stop after the medication is stopped. However, sometimes it may not be the case.
Posted: 2010-01-06 11:17:40
Member Answer/Reply:
I have been on Lisionpril since January 2009. When I first started using the drug I was loosing my hair in handfuls. I had a lot of itching too. The hair loss went on for about three or four months, then it stopped. At one point it was so back that I could rub my hair and draw back and large hair ball. That was frightening! I was beginning to think I had cancer and that I needed to see another doctor. Then all of a sudden the hair loss stopped. My hair grew back.
49 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2010-01-26 10:13:17
Question/Comment:
I am a 35 yr old female and was started on Lisinopril 10mg once a day after I had severe side affects on Maxzide. I am pre HTN and was wondering if anyone has had back pain associated with taking this med? I have been on it for 6 days and feel kind of dizzy, tired and lose my breath quick! I spent Christmas day in the ER because I had kidney & back pain which made my chest hurt. All tests for my heart, kidneys and lungs were great so I am not sure what I am feeling.
36 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-12-29 18:57:55
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Feeling dizzy, tired, and wheezing are side effects reported while on lisinopril. It is possible to have kidney function issues while taking lisinopril, but since your tests were negative, that is likely not an issue. If your symptoms continue or become worse, speak with the physician who prescribed the lisinopril and see if he/she wants you to continue taking it or you may need to be switched to a different medication to lower your blood pressure.
Posted: 2010-01-01 13:00:29
Question/Comment:
I have been taking Lisinopril for almsot two weeks and I woke up yesterday with a 101 fever and chills. I took a pain reliever then it turned into a cold sweat. I repeated this all day. I have been coughing non-stop too. I am wondering if this is the flu or a reaction to lisinopril?
38 year old female
38 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-12-18 00:01:59
iGuard Answer/Reply:
A persistent, dry cough is a side effect of lisinopril but it sounds like your cough may be related to the cold or flu infection. If your symptoms continue or become worse, please follow up with your doctor.
Posted: 2009-12-20 11:41:30
Question/Comment:
i have taken lisinopril two years i think it works rather well .i saw only side affects for pregnent woman as spinal cord damage or fetal death
51 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-12-11 09:00:10
Question/Comment:
i have been on lisinopril for about 5 week's now andthe only side effect i have really noticed is being dizzy and kinda losing my voice when talking other than those few thing they seem to be working pretty good
58 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-11-24 13:32:39
Question/Comment:
my 58 yr old husband has been taking it for awhile and he also has a cough but with time the cough got better and is all but gone now
59 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-11-06 10:11:42
Question/Comment:
I was given Lisinopril because my BP was slightly elevated & I was keeping headaches. Since taking this my headaches have eased off. My doc has to adjust my dosage though so that the headaches stay away all day.
44 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-10-06 08:19:19
Question/Comment:
My son is taking Lisinopril, he is 18 years old. He had a very bad cough when he started taking it but, the cough has let up after a couple of months. But, he has had trouble sleeping. How long is this going to last? he can't keep going like this. Is their anything that we can do to help him sleep? What can the doctors do? Please help....Terri.
18 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-09-28 23:32:01
Member Answer/Reply:
If son still having trouble sleeping he may have a side effect of lisinopril that affects his sleep. Also if he is on other meds there may be a reaction. Ask pharmacist if this is side effect or call the drug company that makes lisinopril and ask the questions. If so then they can send the new information to you or your doctor.
39 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-10-17 11:46:06
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Trouble sleeping or insomnia is not a common side effect of lisinopril. In fact, the prescribing information for lisinopril does not list this as a reported side effect. The options to help him sleep will depend on his conditions and medical history. It would be best to talk to his physician, or have him talk to his physician, about his trouble sleeping so that the underlying cause can be found and treated.
Posted: 2009-10-24 01:11:00
Member Answer/Reply:
I too have experienced those same issues with cough and difficulty sleeping. My doctor recommended that I try over the counter Melatonin and it has worked for me. It is available in 1, 2 and 3 MG, you may want to try 1 MG first and increase slowly. While I do not believe it to be harmful, too high a dosage may cause you to be drowsy or over sleep.
63 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2010-01-17 10:25:26
Question/Comment:
Hmm, all this talk about 'coughing' while on lisinopril... I had it added to my previous prescription of hydrochlorothiazide a few months ago; since then I have been coughing A LOT!
I must say I also have a post-nasal drip and that also makes me cough; but the coughing became worse after starting the lisinopril.
I recently added nasonex and that has helped somewhat, since this cough seemed to arise mostly from the constant drip in the back of my throat causing me to clear my throat almost constantly... so I'm not sure if its from the lisinopril but I sure will ask my doctor next time I go!
Thanks for the heads up!
57 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-09-27 13:51:57
Member Answer/Reply:
A couph is side effect of lisinopril and if it is too bad call your doctor and have med changed.
39 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-10-17 11:47:10
Question/Comment:
70 years old female
I started with Lisinopril, 10mg, on July, 17th, 2009; in addition to Metropolol, 50mg.
I noticed that suddendly and for seconds I was loosing my voice. Little by little itching and cough was added also, a continuous running nose. Cough was worst at night because of the position.
One time I felt like my throat was closing so much I couldn't breath. Still I couldn't relate this sympthomes to any respiratory development.
Then I received the IGUARD email and read the commentaries from people on the same medication. Thanks! I suspend Lisinopril and my doctor gave me Benicar HCT 20mg/12.5mg to try. for 3 weeks. I'm still worry to take it since, the Lisinopril still will be there.
70 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-09-26 14:15:16
Question/Comment:
Iam a 50 year old female was taking Lisinopril 10mg for 54 days--started coughing within the first few days, continue to get worse. My blood pressure was perfect. I felt great! But the coughing was just awful, could'nt sleep at night and I work with the public and coughing all the time. I also took Diovan 10mg that was awful too. Intense itching, hives and stomach pain. I was miserable. Just tonight I started taking Plendil 5mg. Praying that this one will work for me.
51 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-09-17 00:53:15
Member Answer/Reply:
i am a 50 yr old female and i also started coughing a lot after taking lisinopril.did you also notice any kind of lung congestion or respiratory problems? i wonder why it does that. i seemed to have weight gain but i don't know if it's from that.
52 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-09-22 10:18:40
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Coughing is a side effect of taking lisinopril, in fact it is one of the most common side effects of iGuard patients. The cough from lisinopril is usually a dry cough. A small percent of patients taking lisinopril have reported weight gain. However, despite these side effects, 79% of patients in the iGuard community feel that the positive effects of lisinopril outweigh the negative.
Posted: 2009-09-23 10:24:05
Question/Comment:
I have a lot of foot pain and cramping also. Maybe there is something to this, as it started with my use of this drug.
63 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-09-16 10:42:13
Question/Comment:
extreme nasal congestion, will have to try another drug
43 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-09-15 03:42:21
Member Answer/Reply:
also forgot to mention insomnia, it's 3am as I type this with no sleep. Very tired, but not sleepy at all.
43 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-09-15 03:43:18
Question/Comment:
can lisinopril cause numbness in toes and fingers.
61 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-09-11 19:29:23
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Approximately 0.8% ( less than 1%) of patients taking Lisonopril reported paresthesias as a side effect based on the manufacturer's clinical trials. Paresthesias are defined as a tingling, prickly feeling, many times concentrate in your fingers and toes as you describe.
Posted: 2009-09-15 23:21:33
Question/Comment:
I have been on Lisinopril for almost 20 years and have had great success with it.
57 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-09-02 20:05:03
Question/Comment:
Does any one else have chronic foot pain? I have been taking Lisinopril for a few years now and I have developed pain in the bottoms of my feet.
barb1183
54 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-08-28 11:01:38
Member Answer/Reply:
Hmm. Well, I certainly can't say for sure whether or not my foot pain is related but I do get seemingly random VERY painful cramping in my right foot. I was switched to lisinopril in I think no more than the past two years from another blood pressure medication, Vasotec, that I'd been on for as long as I can remember before that. I'm 99% sure those two changes (the cramps and the Lisinopril) came at pretty much the same time. So you might be on to something. :o/
28 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-09-04 05:44:08
Question/Comment:
My son was prescribed Lisinopril for high blood pressure. He has been taking it since the last of June of this year.He is 18 years old. He has been coughing alot since he started taking it. He also, has allergies.He takes shots for that. He does take spells coughing because of the allergies, but they don't last long. That's why I'm concerned about the high blood pressure medication. Is their something he can take to stop the cough? Or is their something else he can take for his high blood pressure? Thanks
18 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-08-26 23:55:31
Question/Comment:
Has anyone developed significant ringing or ear noises- and loss of hearing using this drug? Thanks!
54 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-08-25 13:43:50
Member Answer/Reply:
I have been taking Prinivil (brand name for Lisinopril) for 15 years.
I can't take the generic, because it does not let me think clearly.
My ears started ringing as soon as I started taking Prinivil. I also
got an intolerance to heat. After taking it for 15 years, I have lost
hearing in my right ear to the point that a hearing aid cannot help me. I have tried many other bp medicines, but cannot use them because of intolerable dizziness.
66 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2010-01-29 14:15:48
Question/Comment:
I had taken Lisinopril for about 18 months, then I developed a cough that I could not get rid of, I had it for over 8 weeks! My general doctor thought nothing of it, but when I went to my neurologist he made a suggestion to my gen. doc and I was put on Cozaar and within about a week I lost the cough!
50 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-08-24 13:48:32
Question/Comment:
I TAKE LISINOPRIL 20MG / HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. HOW IS THAT DIFFERENT FROM JUST PLAIN LISINOPRIL
59 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-08-23 12:17:49
Member Answer/Reply:
I WOULD LIKE MORE INFO ON THIS AS WELL.
I TO HAVE BEEN TAKING LISINOPRIL 20MG / HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 25MG. STARTED OUT AS A 1 PILL COMBO, THEN TWO PILLS BUT SAME MEDS. PERSCRIBED BY ONE DOCTOR, MODIFIED BY ANOTHER. AFTER ABOUT 6 MONTHS HE INCREASED LIS-TO 40MG. 6 MONTHS LATER (6/22/10) HE HAS TAKEN ME COMPLETELY OFF THE HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. I'M ALL FOR FEWER PILLS BUT WOULD LIKE TO KNOW EFFECTS OF SEPERATING OR COMBINING THESE MEDS.
56 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2010-06-25 13:31:56
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide can be taken together. Manufacturers have put lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide into a combination tablet to make it easier to remember to take and so that patients have one less tablet to swallow. The expected results are the same if you take them separate as two tablets or in combination as one tablet. Having fewer pills to take can help patients with taking their medication as prescribed.
Posted: 2010-07-07 23:53:29
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