Lisinopril is from a frug class called ACE Inhibitors used mostly in treating hypertension and a very serious side effect is cough...did you talk to your Dr. about this cough you have? If you do they might be able to switch you to an (angiotensin receptor blockers) or ARBS for short. They use this medication sometimes instead of ACE inhibitors when patients develop this cough. Please seek medical attention soon.