Lisinopril User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Gra...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 12, 2014

For High Blood Pressure "Cardiologist put me on this 5 years ago. I've been getting bone and shoulder arm pain, and not thinking it was the medicine, kept thinking I had something else. Finally, I got so fed up with the bone pain, the doctor changed the medicine a few days ago. Pain has lessened."

• GWa...
• September 20, 2020

For Migraine Prevention "Severe cervicogenic migraines caused by a trapped nerve in the neck, accompanied by severe neck pain. 2-3 migraines per week lasting 24 hrs, daily neck pain for 9 months on every med under the sun, 2 MRIs, multiple physios, no relief. Put on lisinopril due to heart condition, and within 24 hrs, all neck pain gone and migraines ceased completely."

• LAL...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 18, 2019

Lisinopril for High Blood Pressure "Went to see doctor for edema in lower legs. Had BP 148/98. Prescribed 20 mg. Been taking it for a little over a month. Only side effect is nearly blacking out when I stand up too fast. Swelling took a few weeks to go away, and BP is stabilized around 101/82. This is the first time ever taking an ACE inhibitor. I lost around 8 lbs of excess fluid as well. Paternal family history of high BP. 40-year-old female."

• Ade...
• April 19, 2015

For Migraine Prevention "I've had severe headaches/migraines about twice a month since I was about seven years old. As an adult, my headaches were brutal: 36 hours of feeling like I'd been shot in the left eye, and NOTHING helped. I always had low-to-normal blood pressure until it jumped up post-menopause despite my being thin, active, a non-smoker, etc. The hypertension meds I tried either made my headaches worse or made me so tired I could barely get out of bed. Lisinopril also made me tired, but to a degree that I figured I could live with. A few months later, I realized I hadn't had a headache since I'd started taking it. Fifteen months later, I am still migraine-free. Unbelievable!"

• Eur...
• November 13, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "Anyone ever took Lotrel for hypertension? A cardio doc prescribed Lisinopril on top of my already taking Lotrel, but the pharm doc said I could not take both medicines without my BP crashing. Confused, I called the prescribing cardiologist who said go ahead and get the 'benefit' of both drugs. I did, and wound up in an ER semi-conscious; BP systolic (top number) was 52, I forget diastolic probably because I want to! Big worry was that my kidneys had 'taken a hit.' Later, Lisinopril by itself wasn't as effective as Lotrel. Two lessons, (1) some doctors are incompetent, and on drug matters the pharmacist is the final authority."

• Loc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 28, 2013

For High Blood Pressure "My family history includes high blood pressure. I started taking Lisinopril 20mg about 6 months ago in combination with HCTZ 7.5mg. The meds have greatly reduced my blood pressure from 170/105 to 98/65. The side effects I experienced are dizziness, nausea, and lack of sex drive. My lifestyle includes eating healthy and exercise. I'm considering asking my provider to lower my Lisinopril dose."

• Joe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 28, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "My blood pressure went from 150/95 to a consistent 120/75 in no time. Probably the most effective medicine I ever took. No side effects whatsoever. This medicine has the potential to save your life if you are living with high blood pressure."

• Bil...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 25, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "Started taking this 6 months ago for HBP. I have no energy and could literally lay around all day. I'm in bed by 8 pm, wake up still exhausted. After reading the reviews here, I have decided to stop taking it... period. I feel much better with HBP!"

• mom...
• March 4, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "I can take this at 1.25 mg per day, and it sets my BP at about 130/75 steadily. I was running about 150/90 before. I started at 2.5 mg (doc wanted 5 mg) and was a little short of breath. Went to 1.25 mg, and it's plenty. If you are taking a larger dose, try taking less before giving up from side effects. I can stop taking this for a few days, and my BP stays low for about 3-4 days even. I am wondering if I am having some body achiness and foot pain from this, though. Also, a bit more mucus when on this. Not sure whether to try something else as this is effective for the BP, and dirt cheap."

• Saw...
• March 9, 2013

For High Blood Pressure "On lisinopril 10mg & bendroflumethiazide 2.5mg. This dropped my blood pressure from 165/110 to 140/90. I had been avoiding increasing the lisinopril to 20mg. In addition to family history of hypertension, I was 115kg (I'm 6' age 47). Gradually over the past 7 months got weight down to 80kg. Diet, regular cardio (cross trainer) and anaerobic (weights). Stopped the diuretic. BP 130/80. Initially side effects were persistent, dry coughing but that stopped when I quit smoking. Occasionally a little light-headed a few hours or so after taking. No other problems with lisinopril. The diuretic was a pain, getting up 2-4 times at night for a pee. Can't recommend enough the combination of weight loss & exercise."

• joh...
• February 28, 2009

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 effects. This drug has done wonders for me."

• ang...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 23, 2013

For Heart Failure "After taking this medication prior to being diagnosed with congestive heart failure and cardiomyopathy stage 3 at age 36, I have taken this medication for 7 years without any problems, and then out of nowhere, I started having strange dreams, audio changes, swelling in my ears, and my throat became swollen to the point of needing to go to the hospital. I also became flushed, it looked like a sunburn. The doctors overlooked this due to the fact that it was summer, however, I had not been in the sun. I had a cough, felt agitated and very confused, restless with an intense change of smell. I felt confused. I experienced a loss of appetite, blurred vision, swollen eyes and lips, chills, feeling hot, a cough, and sinuses swollen. I had to stop lisinopril."

• for...
• 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."

• Anonymous
• February 6, 2010

For High Blood Pressure "I took 10 mg of lisinopril for a month and could not handle the side effects anymore. It worked great at getting my blood pressure down but with that came heart pounding and fluttering, headaches, leg pains, weakness, dry mouth, diarrhea, dizziness, trouble sleeping, waking in the middle of a deep sleep very confused and alarmed, and taste change. Within 2 days of changing medicines all of these problems disappeared even though the doctor assured me it was not all from lisinopril."

• Mar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 30, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "Fall 2015, noticed b/p was staying in the 140/95 range. Dr. put me on Lisinopril 20 mg & metoprolol 100 mg. b/p went down to 130/90. I soon noticed my energy was low, I felt like my body was made of lead. I couldn't even stand long enough to take a shower. But the holidays approached & I figured it was just adjusting, cold winter, etc. I had extreme depression, massive anxiety, insomnia. Basically confined to my bed. Went to the Dr. again & again & she just looked at me & smiled again. I couldn't take anymore. I went off both slowly. I feel 75% better after 2 days! Now I'm trying to reverse this nightmare of being sedentary & what it has done to my body. I never knew you could lose this much muscle & become exercise resistant so quickly."

• pau...
• May 28, 2013

For High Blood Pressure "I started taking Lisinopril about 2 weeks ago. It is slowly lowering my blood pressure. But I seem to be more tired all the time. I usually take the medicine in the morning and I am moving it to nighttime to see if that helps. It has made me slightly dizzy upon standing."

• Pau...
• March 4, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "Took lisinopril for high blood pressure and developed a cough, was taken off of lisinopril, and I find now I have breathing problems, which they say is asthma, bronchial asthma, and I've had bloody noses continuously. My son-in-law, he was also on lisinopril. If the doctor recommends this medicine, tell him to take a different one, this is the worst on the market."

• Mom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 19, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Lisinopril is awful, I just couldn't deal with the cough. When she prescribed it, my doctor said, “Oh, you might get a little cough.” She then proceeded to START me on 40 mg!!!! This is NOT a little cough. Repeated coughing spasms throughout the day, haven’t slept even remotely well in months. I stopped taking it 10 days ago because I couldn’t deal with the coughing and lack of sleep anymore. My BP is acceptable, but I cannot shake this awful cough. I couldn’t tell you how many cough drops I’ve consumed, and how many bottles of cough syrup I’ve gone through."

• Hig...
• August 13, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "My M.D. and cardiologist put me on lisinopril 20 mg for a year now. Got a slight reduction in BP but experienced extreme tiredness, hair loss, trouble sleeping, lower left stomach pain, and later coughing producing phlegm. I didn't realize it was this drug as I was on others, but after researching it, I stopped and now just take a baby aspirin. I quit as many drugs as possible and now researched supplements which seem to be getting results way beyond the Big Pharma drugs. I am really mad at Big Pharma and the way they program our doctors!"

• Ros...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 21, 2013

For High Blood Pressure "Since beginning lisinopril, I've been having vivid waking dreams and find it difficult to go back to sleep. I wake from loud, clear sounds (breaking glass, doors creaking open) that leave my heart racing (anxiety?). When I do remain asleep, my dreams are bad dreams (nightmares)."

• Sce...
• April 13, 2008

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 lisinopril also allows me to continue taking allergy shots (as opposed to the beta blocker I had taken before)."

• Pau...
• January 7, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "I began taking Lisinopril in August of 2015 and immediately started experiencing a terrible cough and some lung issues. After 3 1/2 months, it has worsened, and I have been back to my doctor numerous times with a bronchial infection, which has required me to be on antibiotics and steroids for four dosages. My MD recommended I see a pulmonologist, which I have, and had a CT scan along with putting me on three different inhalers. Recently, I had another lung infection and went to a local GP and have found that all of my issues are from the Lisinopril - blurry vision, extreme weight gain, bronchiectasis, which is severe."

• Sir...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 17, 2012

For High Blood Pressure "Started taking Lisinopril last fall. Since then, I have experienced hives, itching non-stop, leg cramps at night, and occasional blurred vision. I first thought the hives and itching were allergy-related and would just go away. Just today, I started researching the side effects of this medicine and tomorrow I will go to see my doctor to discuss getting it changed. I went from 5mg to 10mg to 20mg in about 9 months. My blood pressure is doing okay with this medicine, but the side effects are just too much."

• Rob...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 23, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "Started on 2.5 mg one year ago for BP 160/90. Had the dry cough, not much lower BP. Went on 5 mg after a few months. BP was all over the place, high, low, everywhere in between. After about 10 months on it, I realized that it must be the reason I feel like crap. No energy, muscle aches, dizziness, weight gain of 10 lbs., even with working out and eating healthy. I feel like I've aged 20 years in the past 12 months. Every joint in my body ACHES, even the tips of my fingers and toes. Cut back to 2.5 mg and feel a little better. Looking for natural alternatives to this stuff."

• Car...
• May 3, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "I was started on 10 mg a day and immediately was coughing all night and day with a dry mouth and itchy throat. The coughing makes me sound like an 80-year-old smoker, and I don't smoke. It did nothing for my BP, so they doubled my dose to 20 mg. Now I am constantly feeling off balance, cloudy thinking, anxious, with body aches, and I drink tons of water, but my mouth and throat are unbelievably dry. I feel better with high BP and no drugs."