http://www.medications.com/effect/view/38351 My experience with Lisinopril is similar to many others here. Mine is further complicated by the combination of drugs I am taking. Due to my BPH I was taking Proscar and Doxazosin (4mg), the Doxazosin helping with hypertension as well (140/90). My docto Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:13:47 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/38351?item=16383 Please note that I'm a fellow lisinopril suffering patient, not a doctor. The tightness in the chest, like a band around the middle, is a classic lisinopril side-effect. Abdominal pains also. And, agitation too, as well as poor quality sleep. If you http://www.medications.com/effect/view/38351?item=16383