I was on Lisinopril/HCTZ 20/25 for about 8 months. A few days ago...

I was on Lisinopril/HCTZ 20/25 for about 8 months. A few days ago, I noticed my tongue felt swollen and I couldn't really sleep cause I felt like i was smothering. So this morning, I went to the ER, and thankfully I did. The doctor looked at my pill bottle and asked how long I had been on the drug, and I told him. He then said that it can cause swelling of the tongue even if you've been on it for a long time. He said that some ppl had been on it for over 20 years and suddenly had an attack of swelling in the throat and tongue. I looked at him and nearly cried. If anybody notices this do not hesitate to call your doctor or just go to the hospital. I'm so thankful that I listened to my instincts on this, and he has discontinued the drug until I can get to my doctor.