Lisinopril User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Diamo...
• August 11, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on lisinopril 20/25 for about 6 to 9 yrs now. It controls my blood pressure. But I have felt dead since I started taking it. It kills my love life, I'm not even interested. I am always tired. I am always sick. I always have a cough. Thanks to the fluid pill mix I pee every single time I cough. I never feel clean. I always have to buy pads. I know it's the meds because once in a while I will get sick of feeling this way and just stop taking them. I feel like a new person. So strong, so happy, loving life, lets play, clean, and brand new.... But I will check my BP and it will be soaring towards or past 200/160. My doctor knows about all of it, makes no effort to care, but It's time to stop all this nonsense."

• Calif
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 20, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Been on lisinopril for 5 years. My 10mg dose caused dry cough and numbness of fingers for a while then I started having heart bounding mid morning and feeling of exhaustion after a meal. I started 10mg morning and 10mg at night and that seemed to have worked with side effects less severe. My doctor refused to give me 10mg twice a day and insisted on 20mg once a day. I still don't agree with him since it was working for me so I followed his prescription. BP still high. They say half life of medication is 12 hours but it doesn't seem like it because at end of 24 hrs my BP is high. Another thing I noticed is most of time when I get new refill the drug gives me trouble and BP is high. I think the different manufacturers produce a different drug. Some times it works and some times it don't. I get refills at Kaiser who import the drugs from different countries based on price as per the pharmacist at kaiser"

• Jim
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 19, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Have been using Lisinopril 10 mg for 30 years. One doctor increased it to 20 mg and added HZTZ. Stomach pain and dizzy if I bent over. Went to new Dr and told him my symptoms. He switched me back to 10 mg and dropped the HZTZ. Symptoms went away and BP stays in the 130/70 range. Sometimes a little higher and sometimes lower. I am 70 and have always been borderline but never in the danger zone. It works for me."

• Carrie
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 30, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I've been taking lisinopril for almost a year, it brought my blood pressure down to 80's over 50's, the dry cough won't go away. I don't feel that my pressure should be this low so after doing some research on my own I have decided to stop this medication. There's an article call 4 worst blood pressure drugs that goes through and explains the effect of these meds I suggest that you look up this article if you take lisinopril."

• fortune
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 1, 2024

For High Blood Pressure "I started on 10mg and it was very effective with few side effects. My former doctor increased my dose up to 40mg due to whitecoat syndrome, and it caused severe lightheadedness almost to the point of passing out. I have a new doctor now, and I'm going to request going back to 20mg, but in the meantime, I've been cutting my pills in half. Side effects have lessened, and BP averages around 115/75."

• Flgra...
• March 12, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "Lisinopril is not for me, I began feeling pain in my back and legs day 3. My BP actually went up which is what is was suppose to be treating. Had cough on day 4. Stopped on day 5. 2 days later felt normal again"

• Rreilly
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 16, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "I have been using Lisinopril for several years starting at 5mg and currently at 10mg. I was being treated for marginal High Blood Pressure and have a family history of HBP. I am now 71 and had my physical 3 weeks ago and my BP was 121/71. My blood tests are well within limits and I have had no side effects. I have never smoked, exercise 3 to 4 times per week, average 2 to 3 drinks per day and live a fairly normal life."

• Buckeye...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 12, 2014

For High Blood Pressure "I am a 57 year old male with historically high blood pressure. I was averaging 140 - 150 over high 90's to low 100's. I have been on the medication for about 3 weeks and my blood pressure is averaging 120's over 80's with no side effects at all. I hope this continues."

• Dont...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 15, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "Do not take this drug. It causes excess mucus and coughing to the point of vomiting. It also causes terrible stomach pain. I took this for over a year and kept blaming my increased sinus mucus on allergies, milk products etc. The day I stopped the drug my symptoms stopped as well. Really doctors should never prescribe such a drug! It can also damage your liver and pancreas. Best to deal with your high blood pressure naturally than suffer the considerable side effects of the drugs that doctors prescribe. They get kick backs and lobster dinners from the drug reps to push their medication. Never take any medication without first trying to alter your life style and diet.. See a holistic doctor first"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 18, 2012

For High Blood Pressure "After six months of taking lisinopril (5mg), I have gained weight, had hair loss and have had constant fatigue. It has brought my blood pressure down to 120/70, but I'm tired of all the side effects! Not to mention the constant dry cough and soreness in my mouth."

• Diokan
• August 13, 2014

For High Blood Pressure "Started taking Lisinopril after 10 years of Valsartan....for migraine prevention and high blood pressure. 10 MG once at night before bed. Works well for BP. Side Effects: A slightly higher tendency to cough/tickling in the throat. *Vivid dreams - No doubt about it - much more vivid and memorable dreams. *Migraines - I have been a migraine sufferer for much of my life. I didn't know that Lisinopril was used for migraine prevention until after being on the it for well over a month and commenting to my wife that my migraines had suddenly stopped. That feature alone, aside from blood pressure reduction, would be worth taking this medicine."

• Anonymous
• January 23, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "42 yrs old, decent shape, exercise regularly, eat pretty well most of the time. Family history of high blood pressure. I waited nearly a yr after the doctor prescribed lisinopril. Neighbor, 46 who was in great shape had a massive heart attack and died while jogging. Scared me. I've been taking it 3 days and I feel so much better! Did not realize the side effects of high blood pressure. Coughing a little, but I'll take that all day long to avoid bigger problems."

• captk...
• January 20, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "Worked effectively lo lower bp, but within a short time after starting the lisinopril, I developed the "lisinopril cough," an irritating syndrome that results in hacking cough day, night, and in my sleep. Discontinued this medication due to that (highly known) side effect."

• 1938m...
• December 18, 2008

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."

• Damo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 17, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "I was on cardizem since I was 15 yrs old it was okay up until the last 2 years. I started having stomach problems... So my doctor switched me to Zestril (linsinopril) at the beginning of December. I have only been on it a couple of weeks and it has lowered my BP. But the side effects are horrible.. I cough constantly, itchy, chest pains, I already have joint problems and it has made my joints a lot worse, I constantly feel nauseous now. I feel like I'm shivering all the time. My insomnia is horrible, Anxiety is thru the roof, I feel like I'm going to pass out, my vision gets blurry, depressed feeling. I honestly feel like this medicine has taken more from me than the high blood pressure"

• mcpep...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 20, 2012

For High Blood Pressure "I had a horrible experience. I have high blood pressure and I had been using atenolol for years. I lost my health coverage and had to go to a clinic and was prescribed Lisinopril. I took one dose and my heart started beating so fast and I had trouble sitting still. I became very anxious and nervous and my heart rate was crazy. I stopped taking it right away but it still took about 4 days to get out of my system. It was very scary."

• Kev...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 6, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "Recently diagnosed stage 1(142/92) and was put on 10mg of lisinopril. After reading the many horror stories, I was hesitant to start taking it and was going to consult the doctor about alternatives before trying. In lieu of talking with the doctor about alternatives, I decided to take a few days off and start the 10mg dosage to see how it would make me feel. Day 1 and 2, I was a little foggy and had some fatigue but the BP results were seen within 1 hour of starting (120/70) and have been taking now for two weeks with no more side effects. Beyond now taking the drug and a few lifestyle changes, I am very happy with the results. Working towards getting off this stuff within 6 months with weight loss and life changes. 51/male."

• imnip...
• January 8, 2008

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. "

• disli...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 25, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Developed the dry cough after a month on lisinopril and it progressed for the next 2 months to the point I am vomiting as soon as I cough. No one mentioned to me to be aware of the side effect of the "dry cough" Now everyone I talk to knows someone that this has happened to."

• Seacr...
• April 22, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "This medication worked wonderfully for me, with no side effects initially. After 2 weeks I ended up in the ER for severe vomiting and small bowel inflammation. A quick internet search turned up an article on Lisinopril induced inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. I stopped for one week then restarted a 5 mg/ day dose. Two weeks later I had terrible upper GI/ esophageal pain that resolved when I stopped the medication. My doctor seemed a bit skeptical that the medication was causing GI symptoms, but given the documented reports of these side effects I stopped taking it and have not had a relapse of symptoms. I suspect some people are suffering painful symptoms without realizing they can be attributed to the medication."

• KCano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 28, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Been on this drug for 5 days now. Have had high blood pressure for several years and it kept getting higher and higher. Doc started me on 10mg when I was 178/100 at last appointment. Within the first day of taking it my BP has been just under 120/80. The very surprising thing is I have more energy from the first day I have taken this. I feel so much better. No side effects yet. No cough, was dizzy one time when I stood up but it hasn't happened again. I hope this continues to be a life saver for me until I can drop about 50 pounds and hopefully get off if it completely."

• littl...
• May 18, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on several bp meds all giving me side effects. I was on lisinopril 10mg, but my bp was too high so they upped it to 20mg, but it's still high. I am having tons of side effects. Nonstop headaches, lightheaded, limb tingling, aching, swelling, left arm pain, feet pain, constant congestion, chest discomfort, back pain, anxieties. I need to get them to change it before I have a stroke or heart attack."

• Sawin
• April 7, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "My doc just put me on this stuff last week, the first afternoon I took it, I was just so spaced out, and walking around in a fog, I hated it. I thought I would take it before bed, so the fog would at lest be while I slept. WRONG! Took it around 10:00 PM, went to bed at about 11:30, fell asleep ok, THEN... woke up at 1:00 AM, with pounding heart, and mild chest pain. Was awake until 5:00 AM, slept maybe an hour, then had to get up for my day. didn't take it the next night, and decided to take the next day in the afternoon. Well, here I am, feeling like garbage, and reading all the bad reviews. Not going to take anymore of it. Thanks to all who shared."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 30, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Been taking lisinopril for 5 months and been having a lot of bowel movements. Also my arms and hands and legs going numb. Blurred vision, back pain and now sciatica for over a month. Had an MRI done and it shows the fluid in between the discs is low causing my back and left leg to be numb and in pain. Been in bed from this for a month now. I believe I am very dehydrated from the pill so I am stopping it to see if I get better"

• Mel
• September 8, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "Female age 42 - was issued this for high blood pressure, i had 5mg taken for around 10 weeks and it was the worst i have felt after a night in hosp with palpitations and irregular heartbeat, several doctors appt later i was taken off this medicine as Dr realized the side affects were making me ill ! ( Dry mouth, irregular heartbeat, Palpitations, Dizziness and the most horrible cough, bloated tummy, ) after 1 day of stopping i feel better and cough is clearing, tummy better! I only wished i had researched this medicine before! Ditch it !"