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I was put on Lisinopril 10mg. tabs for borderline elevated blood ...

Posted at 2:12 PM on Nov 22, 2008 by cher90, #36820
I was put on Lisinopril 10mg. tabs for borderline elevated blood pressure that became high blood pressure (151/82). I have taken them for a week and have experienced the following problems: sleeplessness, can't focus or remember things, nauseated, slight headache every day, jittery and edgy, depressed, no energy, I go through the day in a fog. The sleeplessness is the worst. I have trouble not only going to sleep, but staying asleep. My eyes fly open and I may as well get up because I am wide awake, but feel exhausted. I am stopping the Lisinopril today! I have read enough here to know I am going to consult with my physician on Monday! I'll try a low salt diet before I EVER take this medicine again!
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Reply about 1 year ago on Nov 23, 2008 by larryd7825, #14758

I have almost the same borderline BP problem as you (slightly less)
& was prescribed Lisinopril 5 mg about a week ago. I am male,
68, & am in good shape. I experienced tingling fingers & hands,
& numbness in face & head for a few days. Now I have only only
tingling in last 2 fingers on each hand. At first my BP was very
low (115/70) but after 1week it settled out at 125/80. My running
has improved (more endurance). I also have a slight dry cough,
although not severe. I believe there will be changes for a few weeks
more from what I hv read.

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Reply about 1 year ago on Nov 24, 2008 by cher90, #14808

Thanks for your reply. I haven't experienced any tingling, etc. that you speak about. I discontinued the Lisinopril yesterday and called my physician today. He is giving me a different med for my BP. Hope that one will work better with less side effects than the Lisinopril did! I will certainly research it like I did the Lisinopril.

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