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I've just started my third month on Lisinopril. The cough I assu...

Posted at 7:40 AM on Aug 31, 2007 by equitut, #23299
I've just started my third month on Lisinopril. The cough I assumed was either caused by either my recent exposure to airbag powder in an accident or allergies that had to go untreated since most medications don't work with HBP. Sometimes I just can't stop. I'll be fine and then the tickle starts and then the hacking. At night, I try to sleep with my head elevated so I don't gag. I insisted on a followup visit with the prescribing doctor because of the strange tingling I was experiencing in my hands. Wake up fine, take Lisinopril and by lunch time my hands felt like they were "fuzzy". Skin tingling like from cold, but hands actually warm. Doctor didn't believe this to be side effect of medication, but it looks like from the comments I've read it could be. I've also experienced the tiredness or lack of energy, but then sometimes at night it's hard to sleep. I really would like to stop the Lisinopril (10 mg dose). I didn't like what I read about Diovan either. Anyone going holistic?
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Reply over 2 years ago on Aug 31, 2007 by shanette43, #1498

I seem to have similar problems with lisinopirl and diovan. The diovan led to a major hair loss. The lisinopril seemingly is causing a horrible cough that keeps me up at night. I am tired during the day and my hands seem hot or burning in the mornings. The cough is embarrassing and leads to vomiting and even incontinence.

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Reply over 2 years ago on Sep 01, 2007 by equitut, #1508

Did you speak with the doctor about the side effects? Mine just said they weren't on the list. If Diovan isn't the answer, have you heard of anything else?

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Reply over 2 years ago on Sep 14, 2007 by joanb, #1804

I also had the same side effect from Lisinopril (coughing and hacking with tons of mucus, with some hair loss). I also had disruptive sleep.

Since my cardiac physician took me off it these symptoms have disappeared. So personally I would say that the coughing/hacking, tons of mucus (causing vomiting), hair loss, and disruptive sleep symptoms were caused by the Lisinopril (because I didn't have them before taking it).

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