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Posted at 12:18 PM on Jun 05, 2008 by lancto5, #31128
I have been on Lisinopril 20mg.for 4 years now. At first I just noticed fatigue and a lack of motivation to do things. A year later, I started having chest pain, fast pulse up to 130/min. and activity intolerance especially after meals. I went to my Dr. and he put me on a beta blocker to lower my pulse. At first it worked and I felt slightly better. Now I have all these symptoms again together plus I have gained 22 pounds from the activity intolerance and the beta blockers. I went to my Dr. this week and told him I am going off the Lisinopril with or with out his help. He reluctantly agreed and lowered my dose.It is very important to wean off this med and not stop taking it suddenly.I am weaning off the beta blockers too. He has given me HCTZ to assist to lower my B/P while I wean and to help lose weight which I am motivated to do. Wish me luck!
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Reply over 2 years ago on Jun 06, 2008 by susie59, #8974

I have been on Lisinopril for 3 years now. Since this time I have extreme fatigue,racing heart,a cough at night,hair loss and aching joints. I am a 49 year old female.
I want to warn people to NOT try and wean yourself off the med.
I did-------------for just 2 days. This morning I went to work ---------- I work construction-----I had to go lay in the back of my car. My heart was beating so hard and fast. I was shaking and felt out of it. I couldnt concentrate-I thought I was going to die in the backseat of my car. I had to have someone bring me my Lisinopril and drive me home. I called my Dr and he was out of town but he told me to come in on Monday and continue to take my med.
I am going to take it but I am looking for a Dr who is interested in helping me get off of the Lisinopril. If anyone has found a replacement with no side effects please let me know.

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Reply over 2 years ago on Jun 06, 2008 by susie59, #8975

I have been on Lisinopril for 3 years now. Since this time I have extreme fatigue,racing heart,a cough at night,hair loss and aching joints. I am a 49 year old female.
I want to warn people to NOT try and wean yourself off the med.
I did-------------for just 2 days. This morning I went to work ---------- I work construction-----I had to go lay in the back of my car. My heart was beating so hard and fast. I was shaking and felt out of it. I couldnt concentrate-I thought I was going to die in the backseat of my car. I had to have someone bring me my Lisinopril and drive me home. I called my Dr and he was out of town but he told me to come in on Monday and continue to take my med.
I am going to take it but I am looking for a Dr who is interested in helping me get off of the Lisinopril. If anyone has found a replacement with no side effects please let me know.

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