Long lasting symptoms and conditions

I’m a 47 Year old male Diabetic. I was prescribed Lisinopril about a month ago by my doctor, as a protection against kidney damage. I have a some experience with drugs, as I have a degree in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry. I must stress that I knew nothing about the side effects of this drug before taking it,( I didn’t even read the instructions – that will teach me!) so for those who suggest that the problems are ‘imagined’ from reading the literature, in my case its just not true. I was given a 10mg daily dose, within the first day I started coughing, and suffering flu-like symptoms. As I had been given a flu-shot at the same time I just put this down to the injection. For the next few days I was feeling nauseous , achy and the cough was getting worse. I was finding it difficult to sleep, and found myself falling asleep all the time. After 4 or five days I started to have breathing problems, I was short of breath all the time, I found it difficult to climb stairs, and was waking in the night gasping for breath. I was also starting to find it difficult to concentrate. After about two weeks I returned to my GP, and advised him of the symptoms. He checked my chest, but could find no problem. He thought it was probably due to the flu jab, and would clear up in a few days. However I was starting to feel much worse. I was becoming distressed and irrational, my body was constantly aching, the cough was getting worse, I had no energy, and was becoming seriously depressed. I was suffering from blurred vision and stomach cramps, and eventually was escorted from work by my boss, as I was on the verge of a breakdown. All this time I was blaming it on the flu-shot, as Lisinopril is so commonly prescribed I couldn’t imagine that this was the cause. By chance a friend mentioned that he had had problems when he started taking it, So then I checked out the leaflet and the internet. There it was, all my symptoms – I was not going mad! I returned to My GP last week, A locum was standing in, who recognised the symptoms and told me to stop taking it. She commented ‘Your not the first I’ve seen with these problems’. I’ve been off for 3 days now and I feel a million times better.

I was on a Beta Blocker and was having side effects that were effecting my sex drive. My blood pressure has been going done. I have also lost 30 pounds and am doing some what regular exerise. Since my BP was getting better readings my doctor switched me to Lisinopril 10 mg. I have not had any bad side effects on this. Maybe I am lucky and only need the 10 mg and that dose doesn't produce some of the side effects I have read on here. Don't assume you will have the same effects as someone else. You don't know what other drugs they are taking or what their life style is. Do monitor your BP, weight, sleep, and any side effects you feel and discuss these with your doctor.

I am 26 yrs old and I have been on Nuvaring for about 3-3 1/2 years. I thought this was the greatest thing not having to remember the pill and the short light periods. I have always sworn by this BC! I have been having side effects I never thought came from the ring until now. I have read a lot of the side effects others are having and I think my lack of sexual desire for the past 1 1/2 yrs. MAY be due to Nuvaring and not my getting married 2 yrs. ago. (lol) I also have headaches often, not bad ones but enough to carry Tylenol in my purse. And another is dryness before intercourse, that I never had a problem with 2 yrs. ago. I never put two and two together until I racked my brain and wondered why I struggled so badly with my lack of sexual desire. I could care less if I have sex or not! That just wasn't me 2 yrs ago! I just couldn't figure out what had changed, going back on any medicines I had taken the past 2 yrs., the Nuvaring is the only thing that was constant. I have a Dr. Appt today and I am going to discontinue use of the ring and see if the side effects subside like they have for some others. I will post again when I have an update. Please let me know if anyone else is having the side effects more than a year after using the Nuvaring!! Thanks!

I just got home from the doctor's office. I was put on lisinopril 10 mg per day. After reading these posts,I don't think I will even start taking it!

Where do I begin??? I have been taking Yaz for six months. Migraines! The worst migraines ever, I cannot function for one full day and sometimes more, the pain was so intolerable.

Hives! For the past two months, I keep thinking that I had a food allergy; even my doctor diagnosed it as that. After going to the allergist, I was told that I have developed an allergy to the Yasmin pill. No part of my body has been discriminated with this medication. Hives from the top of my head, in my eyes, right down to the bottom of my feet! This has been the worst experience of my life with this pill.

Fatigue to the extreme! I fall asleep sitting up and never feel rested. Yaz has caused me to go up two cup sizes so far, I went from being a 38C to a 40DD and I can't fit into anything. My boobs are sore a lot.

Weight gain, at least 20 pounds heavier. Nausea; Indigestion; Diarrhea & Constipation; Decreased Sex Drive; and Mood swings; Uncontrollable Rages; Severe body aches; Hot Flashes/Chills; Crying Spells; Blurred Vision; Lack of Concentration; Trouble sleeping; Dizziness; Shaking; Restlessness mainly after 9pm when I should be winding down to go to bed; Terrible night sweats; Never ending cravings for junk food; Inability to cope with stressful situations; Feeling of being inadequate; Can’t concentrate; Gassy; Hate family & partners; Irrational.

I have been taking lisinopril for about four months and my doctor increased my meds to 20mg from 10mg. Everything was fine except the tiredness so I take it at night before bed or I could not stay awake during the day. Then I wole up with numb feet one morning and just thought it was nothing as i get swelling when the weather gets warm. well the numbness is still there two weeks later. It is very uncomfortable and is moving up my legs and my arms and legs feel very tired and weak. Last night I counted the pills remaining from the last prescription refill and sure enough the amount left coinsides with the last refill, which by the way is a different manufacturer because the pills are a different color, shape and size. I went to the doctor this week and am waiting for the blood test results. I should know today. I am active and walk five days a week and work out at the Y three times a week. Has anyone else had funny feet problems?

Has anyone experienced complete healing after a year from this shot? I mean people that have undergone sickness, health problems, and long lasting indentations. My indentations have almost completely healed. It is now 8 months for me. My indentations were in my upper back on both sides of my spine. I still experience health problems that I did not have before this injection. I am unsure exactly what it is (cause I can't find a doctor to figure it out). I have heart palpitations and some form of blood sugar problem after eating (thats what it feels like), and bright lights are too bright for my eyes (car head lights).

I had stomach pain too. It took a few weeks to develop. It occurred right where the pill sat after I took it in the morning, that is, the bottom of my stomach. The pain got steadily worse and worse. It felt like my stomach was turning from soft and supple to leathery. I had trouble sitting still or in one place for any duration because of this pain. After quitting the medication, it took 2 days before my stomach started to feel noticably better. Then about a week off the med I was positive it had been the lisinopril causing the stomach irritation. Problem has been gone and never came back. Thankfully, for me this symptom was not one of those semi-permanent or super long lasting ones that this med is notorious for.

Several years ago I took prednisone and it causes severe psychological disturbances. I started crying because a pet frog I had back when I was a kid had died. Remember, it had already been dead for over 10 years! I would blurt things out that normally would never be said, especially in public. My moods would range from scared to death, to abysmally sad, to extraordinarily confident. It took well over a year for me to feel "mentally" better. The symptoms I experienced had long lasting effects on my reputation and probably my career. After all, if you know 20 people who took it without problems, why believe one person did? I will never ever ever take it again.

Hope this helps some people.
MLM

Very hot, chills, lightheaded, jittery, anxious, weak, high blood pressure. Have discontinued the drug for two days but still experiencing the side effects. Talked to the pharmacist and was told the drug should be out of my systems in 3 days. Can only hope there is no long lasting residual effect.

Wow! I am so fortunate to have run across this site! I am 51 and have very hbp so was put on Lisinopril in March '05. I had no idea that the terrible cough that I have experienced since then was related to this medication, until I read this.. The only reason that I found this was was due to me getting a list of my medications to take to the 'ENT specialist' due to my very long lasting cough and no sleep issues. I started to really notice this cough in June and I described it to my husband as a feeling of something sharp sticking me in the right side of my throat and then turning in to a spasm feeling that would make me cough like a smoker and still bring tears to my eyes*wiping my eyes as I type this* and still coughing. I have done this for so long now and I do have allergies but I have just gone through 3 ys of immunatherapy so I figured that was part of that issue. I have had a terrible 7 months and have seen 3 doctors of which none have said anything about this being a side effect! I am very angry for my 'lost' summer and no sleep! I have been put on a z-pak, kenlog shot, two different cough syrups with phenegren and nothing has helped. duh I also had two ugly bladder infections for no reason. and I had dirareah for 5 weeks. I work out and and really are pretty healthy otherwise but I have had a horrible year. When I read this site prior to going to the ENT dr. I shouted for joy to know that Lisinopril was the problem and I found it thanks to all of you. I took my info to my dr on tues and expressed my anger. All he said was 'let's try you on another one!" I have been on Diovan for 4 days and have had a horrible headache. Called the doc today.Now what? I am exausted!

Everyones body deals differently with medications especially hormone meds. I have endometriosis and ovarian cysts. I went on Yasmin to help with these conditions. I did notice a bit of a depressed mood after being on it for about 6 months but I had changed from taking it at night to taking it in the morning. I went off of it for 3 months to see if I felt better, the endometriosis and cyst problems were much worse. If you are having mood problems try taking it at night, my doctor even recommended that, the mood change may be because of the higher hormone levels for the hours immediately after taking it. In general I actually feel better on it. I have also read that some lower does pills may actually cause cysts in some people, so if you have the stomach or lower abdominal pain with bloating you may have developed a cyst on your ovary and you should get an ultrasound. I've tried a lot of stuff to help my endometriosis including surgery, Yasmin seems to give me the most long lasting relief I've had yet.

I've been scared into a tizzy by the reports of side effects, many dangerous or long-lasting, and wondering if anyone reading has experience with the use of lupron for in vitro or similar reproductive assisting technology. By my calculation, the equivalent of a monthly 3.75 mg dose for endometriosis is exceded on the eighth day of daily .1cc injections before IVF. Any advice would be most welcome! Thank you.

After taking the last of my 14 doses of Levaquin (500 mg) 5 days ago, I still feel intense waves of dizziness and nausea. The headaches come and go, and the full-body itching is beginning to fade. Notice I say "beginning."

During my 14-day course of Levaquin, I also experienced an inability to concentrate, and a sensitivity to both light and sound. Thankfully, my ability to sleep has come back.

I reccommend that anyone prescribed with this drug consult their physician as to whether there is a viable alternative, because (although not everyone experiences them), the side effects can be long-lasting and debilitating at times.

over 2 months later, after taking 500 mg of levaquin for 10 days, I still have pain in my right shoulder. it's severe, and arthritic-like. it hasn't improved. it's worst at night.
my doctor put me on 1000mg cipro for 7 days because of a necessary surgical procedure, and I had no problems with the cipro.
levaquin has long-lasting painful side-effects. ask your doctor to choose another antibiotic. (don't go without, though!!! infection isn't worth the risk.)