Posted my experience with Lisinopril around March 9, explaining flu symptoms, hacking cough, fever and chills. I stopped taking Lisinopril when I found this site. I have not taken any for a week. The fever and chills are gone, but the coughing has continued - in fact, has worsened. I also have an ear infection now, as well. I daughter wants me to go to the hospital because I coughed all night and no one got any sleep. Can anyone tell me about how long this cough lasts AFTER you quit taking Lisinopril? I feel like it will never go away, and from what I've read so far, antiobiotics are not much help.