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Posted at 7:39 AM on Nov 28, 2007 by med-private, #25286
I'm writing for my mother. She was on 20mg of Lisinopril and her doctor insisted her violent coughs was from her asthma. Being an asthma sufferer her whole life and knowing the difference, she insisted it was not. He told her that this drug does not cause violent coughing as she described (but later admitted otherwise). I saw her in October and then in November for Thanksgiving and it looked as though she aged ten years! She was coughing badly, throwing up from coughing so violently and was white as a ghost and was extremely tired from not getting enough rest (from coughing). Everyone in the family told her to STOP taking the medication. She stopped taking it the day after Thanksgiving. It's been about five days and she is still coughing, although it's not nearly so bad, but she's taking pain medication (Hydrocodone) and I believe this narcotic has helped to subside the coughing, plus allow her to sleep, but masked the effects of the Lisinopril. Please, anyone, that has discontinued this medication, can you tell me how long to expect this drug to be out of her body? This has been an absolute nightmare and I'm so worried about her! Please email at ******
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Reply 9 months ago on Nov 30, 2007 by brit2812, #3168

It took me about 2 months to get rid of the cough entirely...I feel so much better now I'm off Lisinopril........I know it takes a while for all the side effects to go away completely........My best wishes to your mother

Sandy

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Reply 9 months ago on Dec 01, 2007 by reinadecanelones, #3197

The coughing became uncontrollable for me in an office environment. I stopped taking the Lisonopril. It took about 1 month for the coughing to subside. It gradually goes away. I also had hair loss. It is now started to come back in much healthier. Lisonopril also made me feel disconnected and fuzzy. It's difficult to describe but I did not feel like myself. This haze has also lifted. I'm feeling much better. Many people have commented that I look brighter and healthier now. I have a coworker who just started on Lisonopril and he now has that horrible dry nagging cough.

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Reply 8 months ago on Dec 10, 2007 by mdewald, #3349

I can't see the replys people gave to your question. THe link is grayed out.

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