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Question/Comment:
I am a 68 yr. old female. I had foot surgery (elective) last Jan. which did not go well. Before that I was taking atenolol for elevated bp with no problems. My bp went up after surgery and my family Dr. put me on hydrothiazide with not much results, so he added lisinopril--now my bp is fine. After taking so much pain meds, Vicodin-later ibuprofin, I learned these can mess up bp meds. No wonder the atenolol didn't work. I now take the meds at night because of the fatigue. Can these meds cause stomach problems, such as lactose intolerance? Oh, well, at my age I don't need to drink milk and I certainly don't need ice cream.
69 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-11-22 01:16:01
Question/Comment:
My husband takes---
Prazosin HCL 1mg capsule one at AM, two at evening
Metoprolol Tartrate 50 mg tablet 1/2 tab twice a day
Rosuvastatin CA 20 mg 1/2 tablet a day
Amlodipine Besylate 5mg tab one a day
He is always dizzy. Really bad today. Do any of these medications do that to him?
84 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-11-21 15:15:15
Question/Comment:
My husband has been taking METOPROLOL 100 MG TABLET CAR in the morning for the last two years with no side affects. Lately the Dr. also prescribed LISINOPRIL-HCTZ 20-12.5 MG TEV for Gary to take at lunchtime which is lowering his blood pressure. The question is he has had two episodes where he has gotten cold sweats and feels very weak when following this plan. Both within two weeks of each other. He realized he had not been drinking enough water in the afternoon and evening, since watching his water intake to include 8 - 8oz glasses or more daily he has not had this reaction. Anyone out there with similar issues?
68 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-11-15 03:25:08
Member Answer/Reply:
I have taken 40 mg. of Lisinopril for about two years now. Although, it has lowered my blood pressure significantly, I have noticed that has had several side affects with me. I have found out that it brings on mild Anxiety attacks as well at heart palpitations which is unfortunate since the drug seems to work well for my blood pressure. I will consult with my doctor now for another alternative for lowering my blood pressure.
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Posted: 2009-01-05 08:54:49
Question/Comment:
I am a 52 year old female I take Nadolol and Lisinopril for my blood pressure,recently I was put on Mobic for hip and leg pains and Nortriptyline for a severe head ache where my blood shoot sky high .---consquently taken off the Zocor to see if the leg pains would disapear.---I recently notice that my blood pressure was staying high and after complications with blood pressure very high plus excessive bleeding during surgery,--after it still stayed high later found out that Lisinopril doses needs closes monitoring when taking Mobic and Nortriptyline that the Dr. was not aware of the interaction.
54 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-11-11 04:42:40
Question/Comment:
I'M a 65 yr. male ,was taking prednsone for breathing problems, I felt goood no ackes or pain to complain about, doc. took me off steroid now joints ache so bad I have problems walking around, doc. said I had othro. author.and authoprosis the readon joints hurt so bad. Why not go back on steariods instead of all the pain ????
66 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-11-08 06:17:20
Question/Comment:
I am 49 years old and taking Lisinopril for almost 2 months now., lately my doctor discovered that I had a slight enlargement of my heart and my blood pressure is above normal eventhough I ran 5 miles everyday. I cut my sodium intake,avoid fried foods,avoid fatty and high cholesterol foods(red meat,egg) and eat a healthy diet of vegetables and grains and just used olive oil on my cooking.Lisinopril help me by lowering my blood pressure and during my workout(running,swiming) I develope a stamina.Now my blood pressure is normal.
50 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-11-07 13:40:05
Question/Comment:
I had no idea that my night time cough was related to the medication. Thanks for the feedback.
41 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-11-06 12:10:26
Member Answer/Reply:
Thanks for the information regarding the coughing at night. I am a 48 year old female that has been on Lisinopril for almost 2 years now to lower my blood pressure also.
I often wondered what brought on the night coughs that sometimes turned into bronchitis or upper respiratory problems that required a doctor's visit to the same doctor that prescribed the Lisinopril for me.
Thanks again for the sympton info!
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Posted: 2008-11-19 00:15:13
Question/Comment:
I am a 35 year old white woman and have been taking Lisinopril 10mg once daily for about 6wks now and just recently went to the hospital because my bp was up and I was having tightness in my chest around the heart area. They told me it was tachycardia. Also my pulse would race and go back to normal. I don't have the tightness all the time. Any one out there with these kind of symptoms? Brandi bpressleyc@aol.com
36 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-11-05 12:30:55
Member Answer/Reply:
yes i do i been having them for a while i been on this medication for 5 to 6 years and i just gotten out of the hospital nov 3 08 with the same thing tightness in the heart high blood pressure which stays all the time i never no much about this meds until now my pressure was 206 over 80 i think it was so high and they gave me a stress test it was normal they did brain scan and ran blood all night and they could find nothing that could be doing but the meds i was on so he changed one which is metoprolo100mg i take it 2 aday and lisinopril once aday now he start me taking it 2 times a day and stop me for taking the metoprolo i would have pain in musle s and headaches and when i wake up in the morining i'm so dizzy that i can't walk straight and coughing all the time and hypotenssion postural( miss adams) douglas,ga
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Posted: 2008-11-06 17:48:36
Member Answer/Reply:
I take Lisinopril 30MG for BP. I also take Metoprolol 50MG for increased heart rate. It is common! Ask your doctor if this might be a solution for you.
Mark
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-11-07 02:28:39
Member Answer/Reply:
After 30 days on 10 mg lisinopril I went by ambulance to the emergency room with chest tightness and difficulty breathing in the middle of the night. All tests were fine except an elevated pancreas enzyme was discovered. Now I'm on a progressive diet for 10 days beginning with only clear liquids and building up to a bland very low fat diet. I have follow up appointment with physician next week to see if further tests are required.
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Posted: 2008-11-08 11:24:11
Member Answer/Reply:
I am a 45 y/o white female, and I believe I was having similar symptoms after about two months of Lisinopril, 20 mg daily. I also had the cough, so my Dr. took me off of it. But I had episodes of heart pounding and chest tightness. I was worried to the point I wondered if I was heading toward a heart attack. I am overweight and diabetic. I am relieved to find that someone else was having similar symptoms (although I am sorry you are having to experience them). Consult with your Doctor-maybe there is a better medication out there for you.
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Posted: 2009-01-24 13:02:30
Member Answer/Reply:
Last year doctor put me on 10 mg. lisinopril by day 3 had cough, tachycardia, dizziness, and by day 5 point where had to go to urgent care as also had wheeze, unable to eat or drink and keep anything down coughing more than not. ER physician said go off told me to return to the prescriber after the weekend, doing so his response was go back on ER docs rule out a whole class of drugs too quickly. Went on one day and all returned with a vengence, took two months off to resolve at all and ever since despite being OFF that medication for 14 months now continue to be stuck with the chronic cough, and asthma like congestion wheeze since that time (periodically inability to keep things down as a result of cough severity. Given it was ill-prescribed to begin with i.e. b.p not any recent chance the only high range reading inaccurate because individual used a too small cuff, whereas others are variable and could go back 20 yrs. and find some same or higher. Prescribing based upon medical guideline changes where saying over 120 is...which not all agree with.
6 months off, experiencing one episode seen at another facility chest exray was okay, P.A. take was allergic reaction. Which led me to look on-line to see what I could find and appears a known side affect of this drug (in my case perhaps unusual in that occurred so quickly and additional symptoms) for persons on for a length of time and then going off is to be stuck with a chronic life-long cough after discontinuation. Where prescribing physician facility is quick to note adverse reactions relative to other from alternate facilities, interestingly despite letter from ER doctor and other, the prescribing physician still had no mention in his notes when I was triaged to him for an unrelated visit (not by choice) but since seeing again attempted to address, and also noted found it "interesting" he hadn't bothered to even mention it in his notes, as with other at the facility, trying to pretend didn't exist, happen irrespective of documentation and fact to contrary (more instances, issues than only this drug) instead of acknowledging, just says "I think your depressed" never mind what actually is, or the patient thinks is medically relevant. Very convenient way to excuse everything from failing to test, diagnose, appropriately treat, refer, take responsibility for errors. My advise this OR ANY OTHER drug a physician prescribes BEFORE taking read all the literature, do an online search on the mfg. site or pharmaceutical site and look up all the potential side effects/interactions common or rare. My experience has been too many instances end up with the purportedly rare or worse. Which leads me/should lead all consumers to question if they are indeed as rare and unusual, unforeseen as those prescribing or promoting would have patients believe.
Female 55
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-02-25 13:13:08
Question/Comment:
I have had Lisinopril 20 added to my other bp medicine, whtch are hctz 25 and hydralazine and lopressor 50. I had complaind to my doctor that my bp was to high on these medications and I wanted a difrent medication and he added lisinopril. Does this seame a little much to enyone out there? Bp has deen 150 over 75. I am Male 73 years old.
75 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-10-31 19:27:44
Member Answer/Reply:
HCT has been tied to causing diabetes. I stopped taking it and my blood sugar went down to more normal levels. I replaced it with high quality CoQ10, the Unbiquinone version. It works better and is better for you.
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Posted: 2008-11-14 07:59:58
Question/Comment:
I AM A 72 YEAR OLD MALE,AND TAKE LISINOPRIL IN 40 MGM DOSE ONE DAILY IN AM.I HAVE BEEN HAVING LEG PAIN AND BACK PAIN,IS THIS A POSSIBLE SIDE AFFECT FOR TH IS DOSAGE,AND IF SO,WHAT COULD BE USED TO REPLACE IT,AND IN WHAT DOSAGE AMOUNT DAILY.
I TAKE IN THE MORNING
THANKS
73 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-10-21 13:07:06
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Leg and back pain is not a commonly reported side effect of Lisinopril. However, iGuard has received some reports of muscle pain - less than 1% of members taking lisinopril reported muscle pain. There are other medications available to treat high blood pressure but it is difficult to recommend a specific medication since blood pressure medication is often tailored for your medical conditions or other medications. Talk to your doctor about your back and leg pain and ask him or her which other medications are available for you. This is also a good opportunity to review non-medical treatments for high blood pressure with your doctor - such as maintaining a healthy low-salt diet, maintaining a healthy weight, increasing physical activity, and stopping smoking.
Posted: 2008-10-22 11:55:25
Member Answer/Reply:
I too have had pain in my upper back, in the lung area. I am noticing that if I do not take the pill for a few days, I do not have this pain. I also have occasional pain in my leg. I have been taking note so that I can tell my doctor.
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Posted: 2008-11-19 10:22:49
Member Answer/Reply:
I am a 71 year old woman and I have been taking Lisinopril 40mg for a very long time. Did not have any problems, so I thought, but in reading your comment I have to say I too, have been having back pains in the sciatic area and thigh pains. Not enough to disable me, but enough to say I feel somewhat stiff after sitting for a long time. Do you take any other meds with the lisinopril because I didn't experience any of this until a while after having additonal meds added to my 'daily regime' of pills.
72 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-12-25 08:58:49
Question/Comment:
I HAVE BEEN TAKING LISNOPRIL FOR 2 WEEKS NOW 5 MG, ONCE A DAY. I HAVE BEEN HAVING MUSCLE PAIN IN LOWER LEG AND BACK SHOULD I call the doctor.
62 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-10-21 03:08:13
Member Answer/Reply:
I AM 72 MALE,AND TAKE 40 MGM LISIOPRIL DAILY IN AM,I HAVE LEG AND LOW BACK PAIN AND A COUGH,IS THIS POSSIBLE SIDE AFFECT FOR THIS DOSAGE.WHAT DRUG WOULD REPLACE IT AND WHAT AMOUNT OF DOSAGE WOULD IT TAKE.
THANK YOU
73 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-10-21 12:50:14
Question/Comment:
I have been taking lisinopril combined with hydrochlorothiazide for about six weeks now and I have been experiencing a dry cough. Is that one of the side effects?
58 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-10-20 21:13:44
Member Answer/Reply:
i am on it to and i have that dry cough, i get it alot at night and i hate it.
41 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-10-24 01:10:37
Member Answer/Reply:
Yes, a dry cough is listed as a side effect. I took lisinopril for 6 months before I developed the cough. I switched to Micardis and the cough was go in about two weeks.
54 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-11-20 15:54:55
Question/Comment:
I have been on Lisinopril 2.5mg for approximately six weeks. My doctor put me on it to protect my kidneys as I am on glucophage XR for Insulin Resistance and recently my LDL is 170 so now I am on Pravachol 20mg. I have not been able to sleep for approx. 10days now. I do have a cold which turned into Bronchitis, but never have I had Insomnia like now. Taking 2 tylenol pms did not phase me. I am worried about DRUG intereactions. I currently take: Pravachol 20mg, Glucophage XR 500mg (3) with my evening meal. Lisinipril 2.5mg, Vit E 400mg, Centrum Silver, and ocassional ADVIL liquid gel caps and Sudafed PE. Can you help me? Last night at the ER I was given Augmentin and Phenergan for my bronchitis.
57 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-10-14 12:31:10
Member Answer/Reply:
If you have kidney problems you are NOT suppose to ingest Advil. This is harmful to your kidneys. Also the Sudafed should be avoided at night because it will make you hyper. My best wishes are with you.
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-10-25 09:00:43
Member Answer/Reply:
Vitamin E will cause insomnia. There is no normal dose for Vitamin E, you must find your own tolerance, Stop taking E and see if normal sleep returns. Vitamin E is oil soluable and will build up in the body if not consumed by activity or exercise, the build up can cause sleep issues. You must find a level of E comensurate with your activity level.
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Posted: 2008-11-14 08:06:45
Member Answer/Reply:
Advil ( and many ofher NSAID drugs) are not to be taken with Lisinopril.
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Posted: 2008-12-22 04:17:28
Question/Comment:
I've been taking Lisinopril 10mg since 9/2006. I don't use it for any of the above conditions. My doctor prescribed it to me to take care of my endocrine system(kidneys, liver, etc.). I am a Type II diabetic and seems to be doing me well. No drug reactions or side effects. If you are a Type II diabetic, you may discuss it with you doctor about the possibility of being placed on Lisinopril to protect those important vital organs we need so much.
42 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-10-04 21:50:55
Question/Comment:
I had been taking lisinopril (20mg) for 6 months when my glands in my throat and neck started swelling and I was iching all over Now I am told I had a reaction and was taken off of it last week
52 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-09-25 09:47:49
Question/Comment:
I am 80 yrs old and I am having back and hip pain. Bad at times if I do a lot of walking. I am wondering if Lisinopril could cause this.
Thanks. Irving
82 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-09-23 13:36:02
Member Answer/Reply:
I am taking lisinipril 20 mg twice a day. Does lisinopril cause rebound hypertension?
87 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-09-28 07:56:09
Member Answer/Reply:
Try reduced dosage - when I take more - BP goes up. I take 5mg twice a day.
74 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-03-24 11:15:20
Member Answer/Reply:
I started taking lisinopril this year (10mg/day). Then, I developed severe knee-joint pain in one leg only (the other knee swelled up and so did my ankle on the other leg - which only came and went. This situation went on for several months until I started asking some folks about this and it was recommended to give up caffeinated food products. I was told that diet Pepsi products were especially not good for joint health, but since I decided to kick the caffeine habit the Pepsi was included with my self-imposed ban. I can walk w/o the knee pain again but it bugs me a bit during the night when I knock knees together or roll over suddenly - and this wakes me up. I can now get out of bed again without having first to sit on the edge of the bed and prepare for shock of pain in the knees. The only other drug I'm using is a ZOCOR generic 10mg/day. And that's MY story, not sure if there's any substance to it or not!!
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-10-03 16:41:26
Question/Comment:
I was on Lisinopril & Verapamil for many years. About a year ago I was diagnosed with atrial fibulaition. Warfarin was added & shortly after my blood pressure went up higher & pulse irregular. At the first of the year cardiologist added digoxin. Since then I started slurring my words. Had scans & they did not show a stroke, but the slurring has gotten progressively worse & I have trouble swallowing. I have had therapy for both, only slight improvement. My kids have been checking the internet & they think there is some sort of drug interaction. My digoxin is monitored with .8 in April & 1.0 this month. Any ideas or suggestions to help?
70 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-09-22 22:43:12
Question/Comment:
Hello
My Mom had Heart Failure at age 56 2 months ago
Quad Bypass and a Defibulator
She is one this medicine as of yesterday. She is feeling dizzy today is that normal?
Thanks!
A worried Daughter
58 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-09-19 22:16:59
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Yes. It is normal. It may go away when she gets used to the lower blood pressure, or she may have to switch off of it.
Posted: 2008-10-10 12:59:46
Member Answer/Reply:
Yes this medicine causes dizziness as one of the side effects. Just Google Lisinopril and it will tell you all about the side effects. Best wishes to your Mom.
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-10-25 09:03:43
Question/Comment:
I am 64 year old female.I had a haemorhagic stroke in may .Hospital doctor took me off H.R.T .Since then i have been suffering with hot flushes and soaking wet body. I had an appointment at the hospital last week and the doctor said the problem was probably a rare side effect of Lisinipril .I was on 30 mg but its now being reduced and being gradualy replaced with Amias.Has anyone else ever suffered from this side effect ?
65 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-09-09 17:00:04
Member Answer/Reply:
Try to get a new med. Lisinopril has too many side effects. Ask your doctor about Tekturna, as it helped me.
50 year old female
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-09-27 09:35:13
Question/Comment:
I have been on 5mg Lisinopril daily for 9 years following post partum cardiomyopathy, which has long resolved. The low dose lisinopril, as it was explained to me, is to keep blood pressure lower as not to strain the heart ( I was on digoxin as well for 3 years, off for 6). Lately I have been having daily headaches and dizziness. I've had full workup with MRI that was all normal. No one has mentioned it could be the lisinopril. Could I be reacting to it after being on it so long?
44 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-09-04 10:29:20
Member Answer/Reply:
In response to your question. I am a nurse practitioner and a patient who is on lisinopril. It is very important for health care providers to disclose cautions and side effects with patients. Many times people are mismanaged because they are misdiagnosed. Educating patients and ourselves are very vital. Lisinopril is a very good drug for diabetics whith high blood pressure. Lisinopril and other ace inhibitors help reserve a person' s kidneys. However the side effects can be very bothersome. I have known patients to do fine and in 2 years they begin to have side effects from this medication. Most people can tolerate a low dose, but some can not. My suggestion to you is to conitnue with any work ups that your doctor recommend to rule out any other issues that may be difficult to detect. Do not be afraid to ask your doctor questions. You may take a postive and humble approach in asking questions so that the provider may not feel that you are questioning his/her integrity. However, any provider should be willing to answer any questions that their patients may have. If that doctor does know that answer, he sould not pretend that he knows and he must be willing to investigate the answer. If you are under the care of more than one doctor, then may sure that they communicate and are in sync with your treatment plan. I hope this info help.
42 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-09-14 09:08:41
Question/Comment:
I have been taking lisinopril 2.5 mg for 3 mos now. I did have a slight dry cough before taking this medication, and I still do but not bad or often. It could be allergies. I have had no other side effect from it, and it seems to be doing the job. Will be seeing my Cardiologist in Nov. and be curious as to why he prescribed this to me as my blood pressure was fine. It certainly has gotten rid of my palpitations and those darn extra beats that can literally wake you up from a sleep.
I am happy with it so far, and yes it is a little sedating, so be careful with driving.
68 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-08-28 16:50:47
Member Answer/Reply:
Have you had a heart attack, heart failure/edema (swellling), or stents put in your heart. Any of these could be the reason your cardiologist put you on this medication. Feel free to call your cardiologist any time and ask. Example, "Could you explain to me why you prescribed this medication for me, so that I may gain a better understanding of my health."
42 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-09-14 09:37:02
Member Answer/Reply:
I am 53 yrs old lady who feel safe and protected with i Guard.Org
they keep me up to date on the changes of the medice ( pills ) that I take
on a reguar basis each day
55 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-09-23 05:00:17
Question/Comment:
I have been taking Lisinopril for approx. 4 years now. I only had "borderline" h.b.p. (usually 140/82) or so, but still my doctor placed me on that because in the past I had tried other medications such as Vasotec, Tenormin, Elapril and Procardia and my bp was very unstable. I always felt sick. During the first three years of starting to take Lisinopril I felt great, but as of late I have noticed my bp fluctuates, from 155/96 to 130/82 in a matter of 10 minutes.
Why is that fluctuation happening? This is occuring, as I said in the last few months. When it goes past 140/82 or so I feel terrible, lightheaded, headachy and sick to my stomach. Then it goes down in a matter of minutes and I feel "normal"..... Doctor cannot explain. I don't really want to change meds because you never know what side effects you are gonna get. HELP...... suggestions?
76 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-08-09 09:40:13
Question/Comment:
Lisinopril seems to make me very lethargic -- even while I'm taking Adderall! My blood pressure was 112-60, but the MD refused to change my 20m to 10. Why?
56 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-07-17 23:38:19
iGuard Answer/Reply:
A few iGuard members (less than 1%) have reported grogginess or fatigue while taking lisinopril. It's worth another chat with your doctor if your lethargy still concerns you - he/she should be able explain why he/she continues to prescribed the higher dose and you may also want to ask if there are other treatment options for your condition.
Posted: 2008-07-22 13:30:56
Member Answer/Reply:
I am an 84 year old COPD female patient with Emphysema. Have been taking zestril for 2 years. My blood pressure got too low and I was very dizzy. I stopped the medication this week. Was told it was for anxiety.
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Posted: 2008-09-05 10:42:48
Member Answer/Reply:
I would guess that any of these ACE inhibitors can cause lethergy. They appear to just affect people in ways unique to the individual. I was taking Lisinopril and had the cough. Told my doc and they put me on Avapro. The Avapro knocked me flat with fatigue and weakness. i went back to the Lisinopril, but am very, very unhappy about the cough.
64 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-01-29 21:20:35
Member Answer/Reply:
do you know why this causes the cough? i also have it and i hate it
41 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-02-18 18:25:27
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Lisinopril is in the class of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, which has a dry, persistent cough as a side effect for all of the medications in this class. The exact reason behind why such cough occurs is not completely understood. Although blocking the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) helps control blood pressure, it may also cause the build up of certain natural substances such as bradykinin and substance P which is thought to cause coughing. If this side effect is still bothering you, you should follow up to see if your doctor is willing to consider other treatment options.
Posted: 2009-02-23 11:42:03
Member Answer/Reply:
change the mil your self don't rely on the doc to care I found this out. But I did just see another doc and she said check your blood pressure before you get out of bed and before you go to the bathroom. If it normal she said diffently lower the dose.
Cyndie
50 year old – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-02-18 21:50:30
Question/Comment:
I took this drug for many years.It worked great for the high bp,but I had a severe rash for many years on my arms and face.I did not know what was causing the rash.My doctor did not know either. The rash was a lot worse in sunny weather. I would even scratch my arms until they bled while I was asleep. I did not have any hair growing on my arms.
Then I read a notice somewhere online that Zestril could cause sun sensitivity. I stopped the med about 4 weeks ago, and my arms are almost completly well now.And the hair is growing back.
I am so releived to be normal again. I spend a lot of time outside at my grandkids sporting events,and our family loves to have picnics at the Park, yay me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
61 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-07-14 16:08:02
Question/Comment:
Since starting this drug I have developed some unsual symptoms that i would like to know if they could be side effects of this drug.
1. Involuntary muscle jerking of one leg
2. gas and bloating
3. mild errectile dysfunction
56 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-07-12 07:34:56
iGuard Answer/Reply:
These are not commonly reported side effects of lisinopril.
Posted: 2008-07-15 11:05:52
Member Answer/Reply:
after a couple years on lisinopril I started having dizzy spells often..what causes this
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-08-26 12:33:34
Member Answer/Reply:
hubby has been on lisinopril,for a few week,his rectum has been bothering him,seems to be getting worse,is this a side effect from medications.
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-07-17 18:07:32
Member Answer/Reply:
Been on this drug for almost year and half.. Have the dry cough and muscle jerking.. Started in one leg, then the other leg, now both arms. Pain in the joints in my hands.. Headed for the doctors and yes I took myself off the meds, but informed my doctor. So I guess they should add this to their SIDE EFFECTS ..
59 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-06-03 00:27:42
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