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Posted at 9:42 AM on Aug 31, 2007 by bethsmith, #23302
My Side effects: major heart palpitations, numb/tingling hands almost every morning upon awakening, fatigue, thinning hair, bloating/weight gain. I am 43 yrs old, not overweight & in good health other than my BP. I was on atenelol for about 8 yrs & switched to lisinopril aprx 5-6 yrs ago. HBP & heart attack run in my family (dad & brother both had heart attacks at age 40). The heart palpitations (I call them summersaults in my chest) have caused me to go to the urgent care & doctor more than once. Have had EKGs twice in last 3 yrs, wore heart monitor, etc. Said I have irregular heart beat, but nothing to really worry about. I started on 5mg, but BP continued to increase. Raised to 10 mg, but same thing. Now up to 20 mg & BP is finally better (but not low) at 120/86. I HATE being tired all the time as I'm the kind of person who is always going. I'm going to talk w/Dr. & see about switching to something else again... Thanks to all for sharing!
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Reply 2 months ago on Aug 02, 2008 by lisinoprilistheenemy, #10684

Hi,
I'm having irregular heartbeats as well and have recently started taking lisinopril. I've been to the MD's office numerous times as well and all EKGs have been normal. At this point, I am frustrated because my doctor will not switch my BP med and the heartbeats are so irregular sometimes that I fear I'm having a heart attack. I can sympathize with what you are going through and it is somewhat comforting to know that I'm not alone with these s/s.

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