Constipation and Very Irritating Cough !!!
I have been on only a 5mg dose of Lisinipril for 2 months. The severe constipation began the week I started taking it. This has not been an issue for me prior to starting Lisinipril. I have asked my doctor on two separate occasions if Lisinipril has constipation as a side effect and she said "oh, no, it can't be the Lisinipril". Well, now I know I'm not alone and it IS this drug. ... more »
I have been on only a 5mg dose of Lisinipril for 2 months. The severe constipation began the week I started taking it. This has not been an issue for me prior to starting Lisinipril. I have asked my doctor on two separate occasions if Lisinipril has constipation as a side effect and she said "oh, no, it can't be the Lisinipril". Well, now I know I'm not alone and it IS this drug.
In additionto the constipation, bloating, and gas, I also suffer from a very irritable cough that keeps me awake at night and is almost as irritating for those around me due to my coughing attacks. The doctor told me that cough could be a side effect, but it's so very irritatiing! Allergy season makes it that much worse.
Is there a good alternative for Lisinipril. Without it, my BP is 140/90. With 5mg, my BP stays in the 120/80 range. I don't think I could stomach enough celery juice / cut up celery every day as I have seen recommended.
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