http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34133 Was previously on Micardis HCT; dr. switched to generic Lisinopril HCTZ 12.5 in 11/07 when I went on Medicare & was concerned about cost of Micardis. Since that time I've put on 10 lbs. and had increased pain/muscle fatigue and general lethargy. Unusual, Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:17:30 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34133?item=11927 You are experiencing a phenomena caused by this drug that is called angioedema. It can be fatal as your throat can close up. Get off this drug now as you are allergic to it. People have died. Call your doctor. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34133?item=11927 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:09:56 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34133?item=11930 this is an uncommon, but real, side effect of ace inhibit. it is called "angio edema." this is a reason to be taken off of this type of medication. while ace's are great at reducing blood pressure and usually have low side effects, this along with a "coug http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34133?item=11930 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:28:39 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34133?item=11973 For god's sake dump your doctor. He/she hasn't a clue. You are having an allergic reaction, angioedema that can be life-threatening. Stop taking Lisinopril - it's the cause. Find a complementary physician that will help you treat your BP with natural h http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34133?item=11973 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:38:51 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34133?item=12172 I have been working very hard trying to lose weight this year. I have lost 50lbs since March, 2008. I even just won the "Biggest Loser" contest at the gym that I go to daily. I lost 27lbs in 2 months! The day after the contest was over, I was swiched t http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34133?item=12172 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:39:19 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34133?item=12491 I was on Lisinopril for two weeks, and my lips were swollen double, with redness, irritation,burning. My primary care physician sent me to an allergist, who says that one of the components of Lisinopril stays in your system for an undetermined time. He h http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34133?item=12491 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:47:27 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34133?item=23588 Yes, Im going to the Doctor today and plan to change medication or completely go off Lisinopril or anything like it. I have had different parts of my face swell up and yes including my lips most recent. So I completely understand what you have experienced http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34133?item=23588 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:18:12 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34133?item=23592 richardr . . . .when you see your dr. today . . .he/she will mostly give you another drug for high blood pressure . . .since that's all drs. know . . .push drugs. There are natural products for high blood pressure issues . . .instead of taking drugs that http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34133?item=23592 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:57:00 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34133?item=23596 richardr watch out for that lip swelling. that is a sometimes fatal side effect of these BP lowering medications http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34133?item=23596