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In my opinion, Lisinopril is a silent and deadly killer. I was on...

Posted at 6:44 PM on May 05, 2007 by wisdomseeker555, #21465
In my opinion, Lisinopril is a silent and deadly killer. I was on the original drug Zestoretic for a long time without any problems. Within the first 24 hours of tasking Lisinopril I became very ill. I was on a trip and did not immediately realize it was caused because they switched me to the generic version called lisinopril. I have not had any other side effects from any other generic, nor do I have a problem with generics...only generics that posion the user!!! I have had blurred vision, confusion, eye problems, heart palpitations, weight gain, sweating, rashes, and blood pressure that either falls to dramatic lows or rises to dramatic highs. I have lost feeling in my right foot and now am starting to experience numbness in my hands and other extremities. I have complained to doctors, pharmacists and to my medical provider. I am now in the process of fighting the state I live in to carry and cover the real product, Zestoretic, for me in my insurance. I have made at least twenty or more attempts to get this straightened out but all of my warnings are falling on deaf ears. Five of my other friends were put on Lisinopril in the last year. Most thought I was just being too radical about the effects of the drug. They used it and got by for about three to six months. Guess what? They are all having serious side effects now too. Three have ended up in the hospital. One with a heart attack. One with a mild stroke. And a couple with kidney problems. My liver began to fail me and now my doctor wants to send me to a neurologist.... I know what the problem is. Believe me. I will switch back to Zestoretic this Monday. but here's the killer punchline America. Prinzide no longer makes their safe version. It is discontinued and from what I understand, Zestoretic has stopped producing all but one strength...their 20/25. My guess is with Walmart selling the generic for $4 bucks for a month's supply...it won't be long until Astra Zeneca pulls the 20/25's off the market... Got the picture!!!!!!!! Posion or nothing. P/S I will wriotge back aftger I have been on the Zestoretic for a week.
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Reply over 2 years ago on May 16, 2007 by roesita, #127

Please tell me what's happened to you. I have been on generic lisonpril for a week and I'm tired and have a bad cough. I am concerned because I've several other health issues and really don't need another.

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Reply over 2 years ago on May 16, 2007 by roesita, #128

Please tell me what's happened to you. I have been on generic lisonpril for a week and I'm tired and have a bad cough. I am concerned because I've several other health issues and really don't need another.

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Reply over 2 years ago on Jun 13, 2007 by bojotillo, #403

I have been on Lisinopril for 3 months within 4 weeks I had severe stomach problems with a urinary tract infection, I thought I was having a kidney stone I went through numerous tests and I received a scope up the penis looking for stones nothing was found, Iwas taking Cipro & Flagyl for the UI and eventually I get better now here it is again same symptoms with a severe stomach lower abdomen problems the only thing that has changed in my life is the Lisinopril, starting today I will not take it anymore.

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Reply over 2 years ago on Jul 22, 2007 by rozie2travel, #838

I too am having problems with lisonpril. I have the first urinary tract infection that I have had in many many years. I have a headache, and not feeling well at all! I will also discontinue the drug and insist my Doctor gets me something else!

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