User Reviews for Lisinopril

lisinopril for High Blood Pressure: I have been using Lisinopril 10mg for about a year. Initially I had dry coughing day and night (not to the extreme where it kept me awake at night), but enough that I thought I had an allergy or common cold and then after reading the information on this site I found that coughing is a common symptom with this drug. I also had blurred vision, cramps in my feet and hands and some headaches too, but after including an hour of combined aerobics and stretching exercises 3-4 days per week most of the symptoms are now reduced to the occasional headaches. Taking the pill with plenty of water and with food also reduced the blurred vision. In a year I have lost about 35lbs. Blood pressure and cholesterol levels are normal and my doctor has recently lowered my dosage from 10 to 5mg.

lisinopril for High Blood Pressure: Have been taking 10mg with a meal and a full glass of water for 13 months. Blood pressure (BP) has gone from 180/95 to 118/78 and body weight has gone from 200lbs to 170lbs. I was surprised that taking this medication and losing 30lbs after 13 months was enough to bring my BP to normal. At first I had muscle cramps in legs, feet and hands, but after adding 45 minutes of walking and 15 minutes of stretching 4 days a week, most of the problems are at a tolerable level, and I feel much more energetic too. During the rainy season, I check out exercise DVD's for 'Baby Boomers' from the library to keep up my exercise regimen. Doctor says if I lose another 20lbs he can lower the dosage which is incentive enough for me to add a modest diet to my regimen. I haven't felt this good in years.

lisinopril for High Blood Pressure: I have been taking it for over 1 year and have had no problems. My bp is normal (it was marginally high to begin). It is 10 mg/daily, but I was unable to get Kaiser Permanente insurance when I relocated and started a new job in California.

lisinopril for High Blood Pressure: The drug caused me to have breathing difficulties after being on it for 3 years. I developed what is known as hypersensitivity. If you have asthma-like symptoms, it may be from Lisinopril.

lisinopril for High Blood Pressure: I've been taking 5mg of Lisinopril for one week now and feel 1000 times better since it has controlled my high blood pressure with zero side effects. I am very sensitive to medicines and their side effects. The lisonopril also allows me to continue taking allergy shots (as opposed to the beta blocker I had taken before).

lisinopril for High Blood Pressure: I recently switched from Atenolol to Lisinopril and I feel much better. No more dizziness and my BP is great 120/78. The only thing is that after a few weeks I developed a dry cough. It's just been a few days but I might contact my doctor about it soon. I thought it was allergies but now I think it's the lisinopril.

lisinopril for High Blood Pressure: My blood pressure was 150's/100's. My doctor did not want to prescribe Altace which worked in the past. The prescription he gave me was 20mg Lisinopril with 12.5mg of hydrochlorothiazide. My blood pressure has reduced to 120's/80's. My blood pressure does fluctuate sometimes to 90/70. I then become very dizzy. I have been experiencing extreme muscle fatigue especially in my shoulders, neck, arms and jaw muscles along with the tongue. When eating my jaws become quite cramped. My heart rate jumps up to about 130 at times. I find myself needing to take large breaths at times. Any physical exertion brings dizziness and fatigue within an hour or so.

Prinivil (lisinopril) for High Blood Pressure: Blood Pressure went down dramatically, my diastolic went from in the mid 90's to now mid - upper 70's. Systolic went from the mid - upper 130's to now upper teens to lower 120's.

lisinopril for High Blood Pressure: This drug keeps my blood pressure under control but my nose either drips or is stuffy. It is very annoying. Also, I have experienced hair loss. My hair has gotten very thin since I have been on this medication.

lisinopril for High Blood Pressure: It took me 4 months of a chronic cough to realize that this medicine was causing my cough. I also got really dry eyes and a dry throat. The prolonged cough has taken it's toll on me.

lisinopril for High Blood Pressure: Have been on 20mg of this drug for 6 months. Blood pressure was 175/120. Blood pressue is no 120/85. The dry cough has gone away for the most part. I haven't lost any weight but then again, I like to eat. I feel better and definitely notice when I have not taken the drug for a couple of days. It's keeping the blood pressure in check.

lisinopril for High Blood Pressure: Was perscribed 20/25 BPO was 174/90 this drug dropped it to 138/80 within 2 weeks. Developed a dry cough first week during day. By second month on this drug dry cough was occuring all day long and was now keeping me awake most of the night. Got tired and stopped the drug.

lisinopril for High Blood Pressure: Although this drug has successfully lowered my blood pressure, I have experienced a cough that has continued to get worse. This is not just a slight nuisance cough that the doctor suggested might happen. This is a constant cough. (I have met 2 other people with this same problem.) I have stopped taking Lisinopril and will question my doctor about it.

lisinopril for High Blood Pressure: Doctor prescribed medication to lower 120/80 blood pressure to new regulation guidelines 115/75 due to weight and family history of heart disease. Within 2 weeks felt lethargic, dizzy and began coughing but on return visit blood pressure was 110/68 and doctor was very pleased. I began coughing continuously with clear sputum for the next month and would cough so hard I was becoming incontinent. Went back to PCP who prescribed round of antibiotics for bronchitis but blood pressure is great. Doctor confirmed that 1 in 10 people can't take this medication due to this side effect.

lisinopril for High Blood Pressure: Switched from Cartia to Lisinopril, and I feel 100 times better and it has only been a week! No more headaches and other fun things like mood swings, etc. So far so good!!!!

lisinopril for High Blood Pressure: My blood pressure (BP) was 160/102 at the doctors office. I have been on 10 mg lisinopril for almost 2 weeks now. BP is very normal, sometimes even on the low end. I might consider asking the doctor about 5 mg. I don't like being on medication. Lisinopril was about $11 for the perscription. I was previously on Cozaar, which also worked well, but cost $52.

lisinopril for High Blood Pressure: I am very young and have been taking it for a couple of years now...I can tell when I forget to take it. I feel sick and have headaches all the time. Lisinopril really helped me get back to the normal active life I used to have.

lisinopril for High Blood Pressure: Used it for 7 years, no side effects, works great to reduce my Blood Pressure.

lisinopril for Heart Attack: I am a health care worker and inherited the risks of heart disease and diabetes. Worked for years in a high stress University teaching hospital. Had vague symptoms, knew what to do and didnot delay getting to an ER. Called a friend/cardiologist - yes,had a heart attack without muscle injury(thank heavens!)Had triple bypass. Followed Doctors order to the "T". Recently started on lisinopril and have had improved blood pressure and heart rate control. Overall feel 90% better.

lisinopril for High Blood Pressure: Took this medicine for over 6 months. Side effects got bad finally stopped taking it and switched to old Medicine. Had headaches that never went away, muscle spasm in legs and arms so bad could barely lift my arms. Extreme fatigue would set in 1 - 2 hours after taking, facial flushing always getting comments about being sunburned. Most scary was the memory loss, couldn't recall details on everyday things, and muscle twitches in thigh. Been off of this for only three days and feel better already. Memory is coming back and twitches in thigh are gone. Didn't have the need for a nap today either. It seems as if these symptoms get worse over time at least for me.

lisinopril for High Blood Pressure: Lisinopril has worked great for me. My blood pressure was running 140/90 now that I take Lisinopril it's 118/74. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a safe and effective blood pressure medication.

lisinopril for High Blood Pressure: I have been taking lisinopril for over 20 years (I'm now 71) and it has controlled my blood pressure very nicely. I started out taking 5mg and with aging gradually worked up to 40mg. I have not noticed any negative side affects. This drug has done wonders for me.

lisinopril for High Blood Pressure: I am currently aged 55. I am a little overweight for my height but have always been very active and workout at least twice a week. I have never had high blood pressure or any symptoms. During my last physical, my blood pressure was in the 150/90s. My Doctor prescribed 10mg of lisinopril. I was pleased to find out that it also had no side effects. After only 2 days of taking the medication, my blood pressure was back down in the 120/80s range. Seems to work for me so far.

lisinopril for High Blood Pressure: Becomes ineffective after sometime. One of the side effects is extreme swelling which is very unfortunate.

lisinopril for High Blood Pressure: I have only been taking Lisinopril for a week and my blood pressure has already dropped almost 10 points 'upper' and 8 points 'lower' pressure.