been taking for 3 weeks, feel loaded all the time, expecially when trying to drive. Is this normal? I find it almost impossible to drive
Lisinopril - I feel very light headed like I am loaded especially when driving, is this normal?
Question posted by Keith Prater on 29 April 2012
Last updated on 29 April 2012
3 Answers
Do you take it at bedtime? I would definately call the dr, there are other meds, and no one needs to have life hindered by meds.
No Obviously getting Dizzy while you are driving is not Normal, And not safe, for you, and everyone else. But have you ever had any other sort of Dizzy Spells before this? Lisinopril has a few side effects, and as stated 1 common side effect is Dizziness or getting Light headed. Lisinopril, is an Angio-tension Converting Enzyme. (ACE) Usually used in patients ho have either suffered from a heart attack, or to prevent One. In any case I would NOT DRIVE AT ALL, while taking this Medicine, and call your Dr and tell him how you feel, That is why he is getting paid, he may tell you that you may need another medication. Driving is dangerous enough these days, we don't need people getting dizzy and passing out causing severe accidents, over something so easily avoided with a phone call.
Sorry if I am coming across a little hostile, but not only have I lost a dear friend in a car accident, but I was just in one that could have been avoided so easily, I think they should up the diving age to 25.
So Think about other people before pulling out of your driveway.
I didn't mention it before but here is the hole story. I drive an 18 wheeler.
About 5 days ago I was trying to drive, I couldn't. I had been feeling light headed and stopped taking the lisinopril. I thought it was causing the problem.
I had to call the company I worked for and they sent 2 drivers to get the truck. I was so bad I had to call 911. My bp was 220/120. They said I was close to having a stroke.
I am now back on lisiniprol now and my bp is about 135 over 85.
The last few days I have been very lightheaded again. Now, last night I had nose bleeds in both side of my nose and it was like it relieved the pressure on my head and I seem ok now. I just can't figure out what is going on. My dr said lisinopril will not cause lightheadedness but high blood pressure will.
Has anyone ever gotten nose bleeds from lisinopril or is there something else wrong. I feel better today than in a while.
Dizziness is a common side effect. You should talk with your doctor as it is not safe to drive if you are feeling like this. You need to determine if lisinopril is the cause.
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/lisinopril-side-effects.html
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