I am 53 years old and was advised to switch my BP med from Hyzaar...

I am 53 years old and was advised to switch my BP med from Hyzaar to lisinopril by the insurance company to save money. I took 20/25 Lisinopril/HCZT for about 6 months. My BP was so low, I was getting lightheaded, so we reduced it to 10/12.5. My BP stabilized at a reasonable level. Eventually, I started to get chest pain around the sternum and ribs but it felt deep inside. Also, I had wandering upper back pains - stabbing pains - that would move around, but most often would be felt in the middle of the upper back. I also started to get occasional bloating where my abdomen would swell and even be very rigid to the touch. Antacids had no effect. It would eventually subside on it's own. I also developed painful pericarditis 3 different times (swelling of the pericardium sac around the heart and fluid buildup). The sensation is severe pain with each heartbeat. I went to a clinic the first time and received anti-inflammatory drugs and the second time I had to go to the ER. The 3rd time, I self medicated with leftover drugs from the previous episodes. I thought I was a dead man living on borrowed time. I finally started doing research and found this site. I stopped lisiniprol on a Friday and all symptoms of the chest pain and back pain subsided within one day. In addition, I haven't had any recurrence of pericarditis or bloating. Needless to say, the associated anxiety of impending death is gone as well. I am now back on Hyzaar and feel like a new person.