http://www.medications.co.uk/se/Lisinopril Recent side effects for Lisinopril Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:49:34 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33631 I have been taking HCTZ for 8 years due to having problems with swelling after having my first child. A good while later, I was diagnosed with pre-hypertension but having irregular heartbeats. My cardiologist added Lisinopril. I had the same problem w http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33631 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:51:22 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33621 Oh my I am not alone.. I have tiredness muscle pain and am losing my hair.. has anyone else experienced this side effct.. I am only on this medication and I know it has to be the medication causing the hairloss.. Dr. says none has been reported but yet her http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33621 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:14:18 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33568 I started taking 10 mg. of Lisinopril on July 8, 2008. At first, I experienced extreme fatigue and weakness. However, this wore off after a few days. The dosage was increased to 20 mg. on July 21, 2008. I started having horrible symptoms on July 29, 2008: http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33568 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:45:46 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33526 wow im just got put on lisinopril added to my metformin for my type 2 ,im 25 years old and got diagnosed with type 2 1.5 years ago since on metphormin i have had a few moments were i thought i was having a heart attack because of the tightening in my chest http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33526 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:00:52 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33499 Started using Caduet in 2005. Found I got the usual side effects plus swollen ankles. Doctor changed my PX to Lisinopril about a year ago.Seemed to work well, lower BP and no side effects. About 2 months ago started getting lightheaded,nausea,and a few oth http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33499 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:05:56 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33455 I have been on Lisinopril for many years, and always had a small cough. This summer the cough and clearing of the throat became worse. I mentioned this to my chiropractor and he said my body has built up a resistance to this drug and greatly affectin http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33455 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:04:33 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33379 I am on 80 mg and have severe hot flashes pains in my joints and muscle, shortness of breath always http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33379 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:59:16 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33375 I am still experiencing hot flushes even though I am post menopausal. I reckon it could be down to the Lisinopril pills. My dose has been doubled to 20mg from 10mg. Could this be the case? Has anyone else had these symptoms? http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33375 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:54:35 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33347 Similar story here. I tolerated the drug for a bit, and it worked great for my blood pressure, but then my throat started to feel scratchy and odd (especially in the evening and at night), then it worsened into a cough, then it worsened to hacking so bad http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33347 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:35:35 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33308 If you are taking this medicine, STOP! I took this medicine for about three months. I started to feel like I had a congestion. I cough lightly at first then into a hard cough which progressed into a hacking. My wife thought I was critically ill. I was spit http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33308 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:45:07 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33284 I took Diovan HCT for years without any side effects. We must do mail order with our health insurance and the providers website said that Lisinopril was an alternative to the Diovan that was available as a generic and therefore a lower cost. I spoke with m http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33284 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:18:31 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33278 I am taking 5mg of Lisinopril daily..the first 2 weeks was okay but then I developed a yeast infection that I can't get rid of. I stopped taking Lisinopril for one day and it seemed like it eased up...but I was afraid to just stop the Lisinporil so I star http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33278 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:57:40 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33275 I had palpations--finally a surge in b/p to + 200 over +100 was in the ER twice & one ER doctor mentioned it could be the HCTZ I have been OFF the HCTZ ---look up the side effects for that and see it it relates to your problem if you have one. I have 2 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33275 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:31:50 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33216 I've had some issues with Lisinopril also, headaches, back aches and some dizziness. Just wondering if is normal for a drugs to have all these posting of people having issues ..maybe is only 1% of the population and I am one of the unlucky ones? http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33216 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:36:51 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33210 I have been on Micardis for years and have had no side effects at all. Ran in two marathons and worked out daily. Now I have been on Lisinopril-HCTZ 20 MG. and have not been able to work out without feeling dizzy, seating and cannot remember the last tim http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33210 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:38:08 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33189 Husband taking 10mg. He is having dizziness, confusion, memory lapse, depression, short-temper, severe leg cramps, chills, loss of appetite, constipation and severe stomach cramps. We are discontinuing this medication. He thinks it's literally killing h http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33189 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:57:42 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33164 I was prescribed 2.5MG of Lisinopril yesterday because BP is very high every time I go to the docs. The only thing is that it drops to normal every evening. I decided to check the side effects and found this site. I am now terrified start taking this medic http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33164 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:17:03 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33157 I have many of these symptoms and have had them for several months but was waiting for a stress test, which came out fine. Finally called the doctor last week and he changed me to Novasc. Coughing at night, coughing on the phone, in short conversations, co http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33157 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:36:14 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33131 I was started on Lisinopril about a month and a half ago. Initially I was taking 20 mg. I started having a dry cough and it was worse at night. After a month the doctor increased my dosage to 40 mg. The cough has grown much worse. As someone stated abo http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33131 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:19:25 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33096 I took Lisinopril for 1 day I had a heart attack the next day. I had not missed any of my meds, and was changed to Lisinopril because of the price of Benicar. I had the same side effects and still have the sore throat. It's been about 3 weeks since t http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33096 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:14:35 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33095 I"m 54 and have been taking Lisinopril for 5 years. Decided to stop now. My late Mom was a retired nurse and she use to make jokes about taking snake venom. But I didn't take it seriously until, I found out that Lisinopril was made out of Brazilian Pit http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33095 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:20:17 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33072 I was on lisinipril for 10 months. I have never felt so terrible in my whole life!!!! I am 34 years old and this was my first BP med. I had dizziness, bloating, 20 lb. weight gain, tiredness, pain in my arms, back and neck. I could barely eat yet I g http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33072 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:24:00 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33065 Here is a follow up- I have been off of the Lisinopril now for about 6 days. I am slowly feeling better and getting energy back. I still have some residual muscle burning, bouts of fatigue, bouts of depression. The shortness of breath is getting better als http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33065 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:07:46 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33052 Well, my first posting didn't take for some reason. I have been taking L. for about 5 weeks. I had thought that I had developed a full allergy and had begun suffering from early menopause until I read these other entries. The hacking gagging cough and clea http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33052 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:04:08 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33051 I forgot to say that I have also had such shortness of breath and irregular heart beat with occasional sharp chest pain that my doctor advised me to take a nuclear stress test. (which I passed with no obvious problems). http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33051 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 12:30:19 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33017 I just wanted to follow up as promised about taking the Holistrol natural supplement for blood pressure. I have been taking it now for approx. two months and have seen a significant drop in my bp readings. The bottle suggest to take 4 but I didn't really http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/33017 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 12:57:01 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32976 Well since we are taking snake venom, here are the symptoms for a snake bite: * bloody wound discharge * fang marks in the skin and swelling at the site of the bite * severe localized pain * diarrhea * burning * convulsions http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32976 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:30:57 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32970 I don't seem to have any choice other than continue taking Lisinopril, its the only blood pressure med I can afford, but taking it and coughing until my ribs ache is getting old. Sore ribs, hacking cough, blurred vision and nightmares...hmnn...or a stroke http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32970 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:35:00 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32918 I am actually crying as I had no idea what was wrong with me. I have been on Lisionopril now for about 5 years at 40 mg/day. During those five years I have been fatigued, suffered with GERD, dry cough. Of course my doc said to lose weight. Last month I http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32918 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:41:22 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32872 Exhaustion, joint pain, headache, ankle swelling, shortness of breath, persistent (cold) sores in my nose… I am 52 years old and have taken Lisinopril for approximately 7-8 months. During the past two weeks, the majority of my joints have suddenly be http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32872 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:29:32 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32869 I started taking this med on 6/1/08 after taking Atacand for 4 years (had to switch for ins). Anyway, I feel for anybody that takes this stuff. I started coughing the very next day. I have no appetite because I cough to the point of getting sick to my s http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32869 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:56:16 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32867 Took first pill (5mg) on 7/8. Second on 7/9. After lunch on 7/9, food stayed in stomach and would not digest. Felt like a huge lump. Digestion continues to be a problem. No appetite. Food does not look good. On 7/11, developed two hives with large red ar http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32867 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:33:50 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32838 I have never taken BP meds before in my life. Began Lisinopril HCTZ 10-12.5 MG 1/day about 8 months ago. It seemed to have a positive effect on my blood pressure, however I had never connected some of the side effects to this medication. For some time http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32838 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:31:58 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32786 I have been using Lisinopril for about 4 months. About two months ago, I noticed a rash, itching, and hives. After eliminating soap, changes in diet, weather, etc. I believe that Lisinopri is the cause. I also noticed a cough and scratchy throat, alt http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32786 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:40:48 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32762 Has any male experienced any sexual side effects, such as inability to have an orgasm during intercourse? rbsatstone. http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32762 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:55:34 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32757 I am not sure about contributing this to Lisinopril, but I have been on this drug for about 1 1/2 years. I have been experiencing slight headaches and a burning feeling in my throat. Has anyone else had this in conjunction with Lisinopril? Jul http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32757 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:19:36 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32745 I have been on 10 mg Lisinopril for 5 weeks. I wake up in the morning with tight joints and sore muscles. My heart races. I feel light headed at times. I have asthma and worst symptom is it is causing me to stay up all night because I suffocate and cough b http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32745 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:04:08 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32727 After doing a little internet research I found this interesting bit of information regarding Lisinopril: Lisinopril was developed by Merck & Co. and is marketed worldwide as Prinivil or Tensopril and by AstraZeneca as Zestril. In India it is marketed by http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32727 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:55:01 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32726 I have been on Lisinopril for almost 10 years now for minor HTN. A few months after beginning Lisinopril, I began having swelling in my lips and slight swelling in my tongue. I figured I was probably allergic to something but did not give the medication http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32726 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:21:19 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32716 My father-in-law passed away 9 days after being diagnosed with acute pancreatitis and about 3 weeks after he began taking Lisinopril. He was in relative good health for a 77 year old with no history of alcohol abuse (leading cause of pancreatitis). I hav http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32716 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:22:19 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32707 I am a 60year old female who was admitted to Mayo clinic after experiencing a hypertensive encephalopathy seizure. I was placed on lisinopril to try to bring my blood pressure under control. I have been on as many as five different medications per day with http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32707 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:20:31 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32705 I was diagnosed with diabetes last July. I just started to see a new doctor and she put me on Lisinopril. After a week and a half taking Lisinopril, I started to get most of the side effects that everyone had posted plus two more. My left forearm and http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32705 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:41:44 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32696 Strange happening. I have pancreatitis with having a Whipple procedure done 4 years ago tying off a large tumor on my pancreas. Because of this I am now a type 2 diabetic with high blood pressure. both stemming from the surgery. Recently, within the pa http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32696 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:15:37 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32693 After 12 weeks of using 2.5 mg per day of Lisinopril I developed meniscus pain and painful hamstring and glute muscles in my right leg. I quit using the drug and am losing my patience waiting for the pain to stop. Are there stats out there that can give http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32693 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:54:45 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32670 Took Lisinopril for one week, this was the only medication I was on at the time. I experienced light headiness, dizziness, motion sickness, rapid heart beat, chest pain, shortness of breath, numbness in my hands and arms. I suffer from some sort of bowel d http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32670 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:23:19 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32613 I've been on Lisinopril for a couple to three years. I often get tingling and numbness in my arms when I sleep. Also, my sense of smell diminished greatly. I've now gone off the 5 ml. and am noticing my SENSE OF SMELL is much better!! Has anyone had this http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32613 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:26:19 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32587 I have been on 5mg of Lisinopril for about four years now. I have the cough everyone talks about. It can start as a dry cough and come from nowhere but often I know it is coming as I can hear the rattle in my chest. If I have just eaten and it comes on I o http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32587 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:36:43 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32573 I have been on Lisinopril for 2 days now (20mg). I do not like the way it makes me feel. I feel dizzy and my hands are swelling up. Doc says I had a heart attack and I was not aware of it. There has to be something better than this BP med... I think I am http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32573 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:22:29 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32567 I am not sure if it is the Lisinopril or the 3 other medications I am taking for HBP, none of which seem to really help, since I have white coat blood pressure which goes wwwwway up.....This is the 2nd time I have woken up with my upper lip swollen and rig http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32567 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:49:13 -0400 http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32564 I have been taking 20mg of Lisinopril and 5mg of Felodipine for about a year now, and I am experiencing excruciating joint pain. The back of my knees ache even while sitting and the bottom of my right foot keeps me from walking freely because it hurts so m http://www.medications.co.uk/effect/view/32564