User Reviews for lisinopril oral

This med works great for blood pressure but now I developed a horrible cough I can’t get rid of

This made my scalp burn horribly and I lost half of my hair... caused a terrible ringing in my ears.

I had ONE higher than normal BP and my pcp prescribed lisinopril. My bp has always run low, top number is frequently under 100, bottom number is sometimes high 50's. I also already had kidney disease so I questioned why the pcp would prescribe this. After beginning the lisinoprilp I gained 25 lbs. I developed a cough. It wasn't a dry cough. I developed wheezing. I was prescribed additional medicine for gerd because the new wheezing and extra mucous, that I coughed up 15 or more times a day, was blamed on gerd. My blood oxygen levels started dipping into the high 70's when I walked for even very short distances. I had extreme fatigue and honestly felt like I was dying. When I questioned my pcp she ignored me. I kept questioning and she became defensive. I found a new pcp, had lung function tests done, was put on oxygen and stopped taking the lisinopril. Within a months time of discontinuing lisinopril I noticed a huge improvement. I stopped coughing up mucous all day, stopped wheezing, was able to discontinue the oxygen, and was able to walk for longer distances without my oxygen dipping so low that I felt like I would pass out. The only reason I can see for doctors to continue to prescribe lisinopril is some kind of incentives from the pharmaceutical companies. I hope this info helps other people. I wish I had never been prescribed lisinopril. It robbed me of a year that I could have enjoyed with my family. I couldn't even leave my house most days.Read More Read Less

I used to use Lisinopril for hbp. I got severe intractable insomnia, among other bizarre symptoms, from taking 'frankenpharma' (antipsychotics and antidepressants) so I started taking the herb Ashwaghanda for better sleep. It has done nothing for sleep but I no longer take Lisinopril because Ashwaghanda corrected my hbp problem! I am using aerobic exercise and the herb ginko biloba to hopefully reverse the tremor and slurred speech I've got from the 'frankenpharma'.

Been taking Lisinopril for almost 5 years with no issues seen. Woke up at 5;15am 10/2/23 with a swollen bottom lip. I was shocked and wondered what the heck was going on. A quick Google search said to get to the ER as it could be serious. Rushed down and the first thing the doc asked was if I was on blood pressure meds. I said yes, Lisinopril. He knew right away that was the problem. The observed me for 6 hours and sent me home and said "no more lisinopril". They put me on Amlodipine. SCARY stuff as it could have been much worse. It can lead to death if my tongue and throat closed up. I got lucky I guess. Tom Read More Read Less

My husband ended up in ICU on a ventilator, feeding tube and several. Iv,s. Because of severs swelling in throat, tounge and mouth. It took an ambulance ride and three Drs to intibate him. Why are you prescribing meds that can cause death.

Been on Lisinopril 20mg and recently 10mg for several years. Did a great job lowering my blood pressure. I’ve had an intermittent stomach issue that presents like food poisoning. Started around the time I was prescribed Lisinopril. After eating, and normally in the evening, stomach pains starts with a dull ache and slowly grows to be unbearable. The only way to relive the pain is to force myself to vomit. During these episodes I feel faint, get the chills/sweats and cannot have a bowel movement. Had my gallbladder removed and multiple scopes, CTs with contrast, MRIs. Surgeon said it was acid reflux and prescribed PPI. Was heading down the path of a food intolerances but diet had no affect. Nobody ever questioned my only medication. I’ve been off the med for 6 weeks and I feel great. Blood pressure is normalizing, 130/88 and no stomach pain. I will say that sometimes my stomach symptoms would go dormant for weeks to a few months. Keeping my fingers crossed. Read More Read Less

DX for hypertension. Have taken quinipril for yrs, but there is a supply shortage now and couldn't get RX refill. My dr switched me to lisinopril 20 mg. One wk of horror: chest pain from diaphram to throat, jaw pain, felt like swollowing a lump in throat, extreme fatigue, dizziness, fingers/hands tingling and swollen, pain in side/back and spiked my b/p to 160s/80s (from usual 120s/60s). Stopped med - symps abated; started again: same symps. Finally, d/c'd med 7th day and will not use it again. A few people I know complained of cough... that's what I was dreading, but no cough - just feeling like I was being poisoned. Read More Read Less

Been taking Lisnopril for too many years. It is poison IMHO. Dr kept having to up the dosage and my BP kept going up slowly. On 30mg I became sick and lethargic, upset stomach, nausea, diarhea. Saw many specialists and had procedures like endoscopy. Inflamation found in stomach and bowels. Not one single DR over the years mentioned maybe the Lisinopril was the problem. I have had this cough for several years, which really got bad once I was on 30 mg. Went to the dr a couple weeks ago, again lisinopril never questioned. Wanted to send me out for tests again. Finally I reviewed my meds and became suspicious about Lisinopril. Back to the dr and requested a change to Altace, another Ace Inh. In just one day my condition improved immensely, and my mental clarity as well. The cough is way better. My lungs felt like they were congested for a long time now, reminding me of when I used to smoke 30 years go. When I stopped the lisinopril my chest loosened up anf got flemmy, and I could cough up the build up caused by Lisinopril. Currently on 5 mg of altace now for 1 week. MY BP at dr office was 164/85 the day I requested the altace (used to take altace til Blue Cross said they would not cover it and forced me to change meds). One week later my BP is 115/68 on 5 mg altace. I have an Omron BP machine at home. I am planning on trying some garlic as a remedy, and getting off ace inh all together. Lisinopril should be taken off the market. Un believable how nasty this crap is!!!!Read More Read Less

12 years angio demea of small intestines, 2 “ ascending aneurism, colonic diverticula., Mild atherosclerotic. Suffered horribly for the past -20 years and will suffer until I take my last breath.

It works great for lowering my blood pressure. But my quality of life is lousy. I cough constantly. I can't stand up without feeling like I'm going pass out. I can't even work outside in my garden anymore because if I walk more than 10 feet I feel like my chest is on fire. If I have to walk any further my chest and my muscles all feel like they are on fire. Dr. Says it's fine because my BP is great. I never had any of these symptoms until I started this medicine.

I was prescribed Lisinopril for sudden onset hypertension when I was 35 years old. Within 6 weeks my weight went from 130 to 154 lbs. I was told “everyone tolerates lisinopril” and there was no way the weight change could be related to Lisinopril. I developed a cough and continued to gain weight. My blood pressure became more labile and I started needing to go to the ER several times a month for hypertensive crisis episodes and severe tachycardia. My lisinopril dose got doubled during one ER visit and a few hours later I fainted. When I stopped lisinopril my weight quickly normalized back to baseline. While may be Lisinopril an effective and great medication for many people, that was not my experience. I will never take Lisinopril or any ACE inhibitor ever again. Of note, I have a rather extensive list of adverse reactions to meds (recently diagnosed MCAD)Read More Read Less

If you already suffer from acid reflux or have an inflammatory condition DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION. I have Scleroderma and a host of gastrointestinal issues. This medication WILL make your sternum & stomach feel like it’s on fire. It will also have you vomiting acid for hours on end every 10 minutes. That being said, with diet & exercise you’ll have an excellent BP. I don’t know about everyone else, but I’ll never take this again. The chest pain, inflamed sternum and progressive stomach issues have completely gone since I tapered off the medication (by the advice of my doctor) and came off of it completely. Use this with caution if you have autoimmune conditions. With diet & exercise my bp is back to normal.Read More Read Less

My Dr put me on 5mg of Lisinopril for damage to my kidneys due to diabetes and hep c. My main concern is will my hep c have any bad side affects taking this med? I have looked everywhere but have found no help. Guess I am grasping at straws. I have had diabetes and hep cover 20 years.

Very bad muscle pain, ringing in the ears, headache, stomach pain, after 1 pill

My mom has never had issues with High Blood Pressure until recently. Doctor put her on Lisinopril and at first it did wonders BP went from like 160/90 to 125/80 but after taking for about three weeks, she developed soreness around the neck and dizziness really bad. Could not even walk in Walmart and had to hold on to her 88 year old mom if not she would have fell. She stopped taking the medication but started feeling sick due to her BP rising up so we will try it out again. This time by drinking lots of water and having it flush out her system. Read More Read Less

The experience was horrible. The 1st week I took it, everything started changing. I had less energy and I was tired all the time. I had no appetite and was nauseous. I assumed it was my birth control because it was new also and sometimes it does have side effects. It got worse after that I started getting dizzy and tired to the point where I wanted to sleep and not get out of bed. When there was food made I couldn't make myself eat and I love food so everyone thought it was weird. I felt like I wanted to throw up but couldn't. I got to the point where I was breaking down and crying about how sick I felt every day. I stopped using my birth control and it was like the symptoms got worse. I told my doctor that something was wrong because now I knew it was lisinopril and she told me none of her patients have had these symptoms and I have to get used to it, even though my blood pressure was 170 over 110 at that visit. The doctor felt like I should keep taking it. That was the last time I went to her doctor's office. I found a new doctor and found out that it was doing nothing for my blood pressure because it was still high at 150 over 100. When I explained everything to my new doctor he said it sounded like I was having a horrible allergic reaction to it. I was never going to get used to it because my body was basically rejecting it. I am glad I found the doctor I am with today. It's so amazing when someone actually listens.Read More Read Less

Soon after starting this drug i developed dry hacking cough that was so bad it interfered with my ability work and sleep. It never got better or went away.

Bad sour stomach and just overall lethargic feeling. Intermittent irregular heartbeat. The 2.5 mg tabs have brought my blood pressure down approximately 10 to 15 points on the systolic and 10 points on the diastolic.

This BP medicine almost killed me!! Im a 40 year old female started on this silent killer because my blood pressure was staying 150/100. Woke up one day feeling something huge was stuck in my throat, from there my finger started itching mins later my whole body had hives from head to toe!!! My face/lips started swelling hands arms legs feet head eyes ears everywhere!!! Went to E. R had acute kidney injury!! Became so bruised was unable to walk! After about 5 days many iv fluids Benadryl and steroids acid reflux meds finally able to walk and swelling has went down. Please do not take this medication!!! Im only one day on the mend still feeling awful just want to warn people about thisRead More Read Less