Lisinopril and holistic approach

I was prescribed Lisinopril six weeks ago. Yesterday I was rushed to the urgent care facility nearby with difficulty swallowing and hugely swollen lips. The emergency MD prescribed prednisone and zyrtec for the extreme allergic reaction which was attributed to the Lisinopril. The swelling has gone down although it is still quite noticeable and my throat is extremely sore although I am able to swallow liquids that are lukewarm. I am a white female age 53 and have blood pressure that measures 133/80. I am fit and eat healthfully, and have an interest in a more holistic approach to controlling blood pressure issues (which I truly wonder if I really have). I did not experience headache, nausea or depression, however constipation has been severe since beginning even a low dose of Lisinopril of 10 mg.

I started taking Lisinopril for my bp about 2 1/2 months ago and even though it did lower my bp, I started having strange side-effects. It started out with drowsiness throughout the day, no matter how much sleep I got. And, waking up feeling drowsy even after 8-10 hours of sleep. Then, I started getting strange aches and pains throughout my body, like I was getting over a stomach flu. My asthma also flared up and I started having to use my inhaler for the first time in almost 15 years (usually I just need it after exercise.) The side-effects continued to get worse over the next months with increased fatigue, drowsiness, coughing, anxiety, muscle aches, poor concentration, feeling like my nerves were "shot," headache, weakness, tightness in my lungs, numbness in my hands and feet, and just plain feeling bad.
I made an appointment to see my doctor because I thought there was something seriously wrong with me. It crossed my mind that I might be feeling this way because of the Lisinopril. I stumbled across this website and after reading everyone's testimonials, I decided to stop the Lisinopril. I haven't taken it in 3 1/2 days, and I am already feeling much better. I would rather try a more holistic approach to lowering my bp then taking Lisinopril.
I hope this helps someone else out there who might be going through the same thing.

I have been taking lisinopril for about 5 years for hypertension (160/110). I first started at 10mg, 20mg, and now at 40mg daily for the last couple of years. In retrospect, I have noticed momentary bouts of short intense vetigo. Recently, as in the last week, the frequency of these bouts of vetigo have increased to 4-6 times a day and intense fatigue and headache has crept into the equation also. I will talk to my doctor regarding this, but would be really interested in exploring the holistic approach to hypertension management and get off the lisinopril.

heart palpatations, shortness of breath upon strenuous exercise. Went to dr. bp was up, of course that's why I am on 21/2 mg of lisinopril. Heart rate and pulse were good, no fluid in lungs. I also have stuffy nose. Dr.said try to stick with it for another week and see how symptoms are. I am scared to death. Active 58 yr. old female pretty healthy except for bp and thyroid (take synthroid). Anyone have similar symptons or suggestions?