Lisinoprol symptoms and conditions

Wow, amazing that I am not the only one with Lisinopril side effects that are life affecting! First off, I am 26 years old, overweight but never had HBP until my son was born 4 months ago and now it won't go down. I average in the 130's/80's. I have only been on Lisinopril for 9 days and I have been having extreme weakness in my limbs, horrific anxiety, and my chest feels like I am about to have a heart attack. Had an echocardiogram 2 months ago and all was normal except trace tricuspid insufficiency, which the cardiologist said was nothing to worry about. I ended up in the ER yesterday thinking I was having a heart attack because I almost passed out and was so weak in my arms and legs. Blood work was all normal and I had two EKG's, which were normal despite a slightly elevated heart rate, because I was freaked out. I decided I am going to stop taking the Lisinopril and see how I do. I will control my own HBP with exercise and weight loss.

I have been taking lisinopril for about 2 1/2 years now. About 4 weeks ago I was having trouble sleeping, my legs hurt real bad and when I would wake up I would have a numbing tingling sensation in my legs and feet. Went to the doctor asked her if it could be the meds and she said she didn't think so and to continue to take it. I still continue to have problems, tired, weak muscles, hurt and a raw lump in the throat feeling. She sent me for a brain mri that showed white lesions on the brain. She said it could be from high blood pressure but said my has never really been that high or it could be MS. I am right now waiting to see a neuro dr to see if I have ms but after reading all these post I am wondering if it is the lisinopril. Has any one else had these types of symptoms?

I'm on Lisinopril-HCTZ and have been for not even a month and I'm having those coughing spells so desperately, that I almost pass out. I can't stop coughing all day and night, now another doctor says I have asthma, but I don't think I do. I think its the adverse effects of this medication. I can't eat because it feels as though my esophagus is closing up all the time, I've been living on soup mostly since I started these meds, otherwise I can't swallow. I have to get off this medication because its causing decreased lung capacity already and I've only been on it two weeks!

Well since we are taking snake venom, here are the symptoms for a snake bite:
* bloody wound discharge
* fang marks in the skin and swelling at the site of the bite
* severe localized pain
* diarrhea
* burning
* convulsions
* fainting
* dizziness
* weakness
* blurred vision
* excessive sweating
* fever
* increased thirst
* loss of muscle coordination
* nausea and vomiting
* numbness and tingling
* rapid pulse

After I had a heart attack 3 years ago I had stents inserted I was put on Atenol, butemide, lisinopril, amoplodine, spirolactate and metroformin for my diabetes. Since taking these tablets I have suffered from some horrible side effects my weight has increased I cannot stand for long I get so out of breath I can only walk about 8 steps before I feel like I am going to colapse and my breathing gets really bad. I also suffer now from Lymphodema which is caused by excess water being made by the tablets lisinopril and the amoplodine my legs from the knees down to my toes are so swollen even though I take water tablets my legs feel like leads weights I have now become virtually house bound because I can hardly walk to get out of my house II get so out of breath now. I also cough up a lot of mucus all night which is clear and frofey my GP asked if I had ever suffered from asthma I said I have never had asthma in my life before, christmas I felt so bad my husband called a local GP in and he said that I had fluid on my lungs and an Xray revealed that I had fluid around my heart also I am convinced that these tablets were the cause of this I have to sleep sitting up I can't lay down now. I saw my GP and told her that I had read about the side effects of these drugs on the internet and I was sure these were causing my condition I asked if I could come off lisinopril, amoplodine and spirolactate and since I have come off these tablets although all my symptons have not completely disappeared yet I do feel a lot better this was five weeks ago that I stopped taking them. I asked my GP if there were any other tablets that I could take that were more suitable. I have suffered pain in my back in the kidney area as well and my potassium levels were very high. I have had diabetes for 52 years and my old GP told me that I would not live to see 40 years, the way that I was feeling I thought my god my times up.

I have been taking Lisinopril 40mg.for about 4 months now for high BP. It works very well for the BP issue. Since I have started taking it I have had the dry cough, but its not so bad that I would have change anything because of the fact that it IS helping my BP. I have also noticed that I have been getting the numbness in my arms mostly my left. My Nephrologist mentioned that its Steal Syndrom caused from my Fistula Creation (dialysis access). After reading these posted side affects I think its from Lisinopril. ALSO, in the past 2 months I have been getting acne. First thought it was from my diet, but I have not changed anything in my diet. Its almost like my body is trying to get rid of something in my system. This is not the ordinary acne problem, this is on my face, back of my neck(hairline), on my shoulders and back. The "acne" gets very bad and when I get something out of the sores it has a very strong metallic type smell. Also, I am experiencing the itching, which has been getting worse the past few days. As of today I will NOT be taking any more Lisinopril. I am certain Lisinopril is the cause of all of my problems. Has anyone experienced acne from this product??

Thanks,
Shawn
36yo, Minnesota

I have read a ton of the posts in this category. I have been taking Lisinopril as an addition to my regular blood pressure medication for approximately 3 years, with absolutely no problems. My 10mg was increased to 20mg a week ago. Still no problems. It has only helped me. If there are any changes, I will definitely post it. I believe that symptoms can arise from reading an article. I actually know a couple people who read things, and suddenly they are convinced they have the problem or disease referenced. I call it an Epidemic of Diagnoses. Always seek a doctors advice before stopping medications. Stopping suddenly on certain drugs, can be more dangerous than taking them.

I talked to my Dr. yesterday after reading the side affects on this site. I told her "It's like I was reading about myself." She put me on a beta-blocker (Propranolol) last week to try to control the major heart palpatations. She agreed that we should try dropping the Lisinoprol and as of today I'm off it. Unfortunately, I've felt like absolute crud all day and my BP is up. I'm watching it. Hopefully these problems will go away. I'll post updates.

I've been on LISINOPRIL (10mg) for a few months. I must add that this is in combination with ATENOLOL (25mg). I consider myself lucky to still be above ground after reading the comments just on the LISINIPRIL !! The dreaded strangling cough which struck at anytimehad me thrown out of my bridge club. The dreams and the sweat-soaked pyjamas and bad sleep patterns left me feeling as though I'd just escaped from Freddy Kruger. The cramps in the lower legs were heart stopping....and to top it all, yesterday I found I couldn't get my shoes on because my feet were swollen (though this could be the ATENOLOL...Or worse, the cocktail of the two. And I almost forgot, the pins and needles up both arms and the tingling figertips and the mild stroke when I was on the phone and started speaking gibberish to a friend. I was never like this before, all I had was slightly high blood pressure, not very serious diabetes, and slight anxiety attacks. Now I'm a short tempered, confused, coughing, tired, unable to concentrate wreck, unable to function in bed and left wondering how much longer I have left to live! I'm taking none today and seeing my doctor tomorrow...I will keep you posted should I still be alive.

My main problem with Lisinopril is the coughing. Coughing, coughing. coughing. I will be fine for 2 to 3 hours and then start with this awful cough. People will actually turn away from me if I am out shopping and a cough begins. I presume they believe it is contagious. Sometimes I end up vomiting and I cannot catch my breath. Coughing at night is really a problem because of lack of sleep. Doctors believe my cough is due to allergies because I have post nasal drip. However, none of the medications they have given me stop the coughing. I never had this problem until I began taking Lisinopril. Lisinopril is my first Blood Pressure medication.

Changed from Atenolol to Lisinoprol because of the new guidelines about beta blockers versus ACE inhibitors. Within 24 hours I was dizzy, weak, pains in my abdomen, tight chest, heart pounding, breathless, could not run for the bus. I persevered and took 3 doses (5 mgs each) but eventually felt so bad I stopped and after 24 hours went back on Atenolo. Within 1 hour I was much improved. In spite of the guidelines and the long term dangers of beta blockers, I feel I have no choice but to stick with them as my quality of life on Lininopril was unacceptable.

I began using Lisinoprol 3 weeks ago: 2 weeks at 5 mg, and now a week at 10 mg. No cough, but a tired feeling + stomach discomfort and very soft stools + now a TINGLING PAIN IN TWO TOES that wakes me up at night. (Coincidentally, I just came down with a bad cold.) Age 61. Thanks for the postings; I'll call my physician on Monday!