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Which BP Meds Don't Cause Hair Loss?
A few months ago I started taking lisinopril hctz for high blood pressure. I began to notice a bit more hair loss than usual when I shampooed, but nothing significant. However, it gradually increased to huge handfuls, plus would fall out all day long. Research indicated that beta blockers and ACE... read more
Can I just stop taking lisinopril?
It is interfering with my potassium level as I have low aldosterone and it is important to get the potassium level back up.
How can I get rid of cough caused by lisinopril for high BP?
I started lisinopril about a month ago for high blood pressure, and have developed a dry cough I can hardly sleep at night and I'm driving my co-workers crazy coughing all day its usually worse in the morning. I take the medication at night.
Has anyone experienced weight gain from lisinopril 10 mgs?
I am 55 years old and very active, walking going to gym a couple of times a week. Recently I started on lisinopril for high blood pressure, 10 mgs. I have gained 10 pounds in a month, and feel concerned.
Has anyone had hair loss while taking Lisinopril?
Since starting Lisinopril about 6 months, I have been constantly loosing hair in the shower and while brushing my dry. It is also very dry.
Has anyone ever had lisinopril raise blood pressure instead of lower it?
Prior to starting, I normally had a BP of 126/78 with some variance when I took it at home. I get really anxious at the doctor though and my BP readings at the doctor tended to be 146/88. My doctor insisted I go on 5 mg of lisinopril. A week after starting Lisinopril, I checked my BP in the... read more
How long does it take for Lisinopril to kick in?
I was diagnosed with high blood pressure and given Lisinopril. I have to get my bp down before taking my physical for work again and i was not sure how long i should wait before scheduling it.
Alternatives to Lisinopril? The cough & headaches are driving me insane!
What is a good inexpensive alternative to lisinopril? I am 50 years old and was prescribed lisinopril for high blood pressure. My family and friends have noticed my awful cough. I cant sleep and have zero energy for even the simplest things. I am slightly overweight but have always been very... read more
I was put on Lisinopril a year ago and had a continuous phelgm ridden cough ever since, anyone else?
I had bronchitis when I first started . I've had a phlegm ridden cough that has persisted for an entire year! My 77 year old father has been on it longer than I, he also had the same cough bringing up constant mucus! He now has a feeding tube because the flap separating swallowing going into... read more
Does amlopine cause anyones legs to ache something terrible?
I was on amlodipine 5 mg and lisinopril 10 mg and then my heart doctor doubled both of these meds. After about 5 days my legs started to ache and pain until I could hardly walk. I stopped the amlodipine for three days and the leg pain stopped. I went back on it at the 5 mg and now I have only mild... read more
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