Lisinopril and Cough: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• January 11, 2010

Lisinopril for High Blood Pressure "I used this medication for years. It was comfortable to use, with few side effects. Finally, after years of use, I developed a cough and had to discontinue. I've been unable to find another medication that is as comfortable and effective as this one."

• Sli...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 28, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "Was diagnosed with mild hypertension 3 months ago, and my doc put me on the drug at 10 mg per day. So far, it has moderated my BP and is working fine for me. I haven't experienced any of the coughs and side effects that I've been reading about."

• NO...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "I am a person who worries about adverse side effects and almost passed on taking this drug based on reviews. Sure glad that I did not. In 1 day with a 5 mg tablet, my blood pressure readings went from an average of 150-160 over 90-110 to 128/82 with a pulse rate of 72. I've experienced slight dizziness and cough, which might actually be seasonal allergies as they were present before I began taking this drug."

• Els...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2019

For Nephropathy "Took it 6 months with gradually increasing heavy and uncontrolled productive cough, 1 box of tissues every 2 days, coughing and spitting. MD said not related. Chest CT showed scar tissue after the 6 months, previous yearly chest x-rays always negative. Insisted on stopping, cough subsided after 3 days."

• Tim...
• June 20, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "I've been taking lisinopril for about 10 days now. I was on amlodipine, which gave me horrible side effects like sore muscles, dizziness, short breath, and no sex drive. Lisinopril 10 mg a day brought my blood pressure down from 140/90 to the 120s/80s. With no side effects, but I have noticed a dry throat with coughing like others have mentioned. I'll have to monitor to see if it is from the new drug."

• Dai...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 22, 2013

For High Blood Pressure "It worked well for 4 years, 20 mg Lisinopril, then the doctor added 50 mg Metoprolol twice a day. I've had wheezing and a slight cough, and it raised my blood sugar a few points, but the worst side effect of all is the runny nose. As a single guy in his 50s, it's quite a challenge to go out to meet women with your nose in a constant drip. But it works, has fewer side effects than others."

• ico...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 28, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "My experience with lisinopril was a short one. I have had slightly elevated BP since I was in my early 20s but never did anything about it until I was in my late 30s. I was given a low dose of lisinopril first. I took it maybe 3 months, which was my scheduled follow-up with my doctor. Almost immediately after I started taking it, the coughing began. No other side effects that I am aware of. I told the doctor about the cough, and he switched me to a low dose of losartan. The cough was gone immediately. That was over 10 years ago, and no issues at all with losartan, and it works as intended for lowering my BP."

• Tec...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 12, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "I am a 65-year-old in good health but have slightly elevated blood pressure. I am on no other meds. Started taking 10 mg of lisinopril about 2 months ago. While my blood pressure was reduced to an average of 117/75, the side effects of this med got progressively worse. Dry cough, weakness, nodding off in the midday, then insomnia at night, worse starting having anxiety issues. Now instead of an ACE, I'm taking an ARB, olmesartan 10 mg. Blood pressure is good, and there are no side effects. DON'T TAKE ACEs when an ARB is just as good for high blood pressure but without the side effect issues. I don't understand why doctors start patients on ACEs when ARBs work the same without side effects."

• JPa...
• February 29, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "The doctor prescribed 10 milligrams of Lisinopril based on borderline high BP readings in the office. After a few days, I began to have severe post-nasal drip with sore throat and cough, which turned into what seemed to be a head cold with a very heavy, productive cough. Two weeks in, I experienced a sustained accelerated pulse rate and went into the doctor's office. We decided the pulse rate could be due to an interaction between the Lisinopril and some decongestants I had been taking. I was prescribed antibiotics in case I had a sinus infection. Two weeks later, after reading reviews online, that my symptoms might be a reaction to the Lisinopril. I stopped taking it and, within two days, felt much better. Two weeks later, I only have a coughing spell perhaps once a day. I consulted with my doctor. For now, I will take no medication since at-home readings did not show high BP levels. ACE inhibitors are now off the list for me, no matter what."

• sky...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 9, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "I have been taking Lisinopril for 6 months. I started having a dry cough around 4 months ago. I cannot live like this. I am also tired all the time. I notice other people have said this happened to them after taking Lisinopril. I really don't like this medicine and want to stop taking it as soon as possible. Bad drug."

• Hey...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 26, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "Blood pressure was just under the max of 140/90 for years, but finally crept up to the mid 140s over mid 90s. Doctor put me on the lowest dose (2.5 mg). I had the dry cough almost immediately. After about the third day, I was dizzy and felt spaced out. Of all things, I started this prescription just before leaving for a vacation, so it ruined most of the vacation. I stopped taking it, and it took about two days to feel normal again. I read that this medication is made from snake venom. I would recommend trying something else. I was prescribed Amlodipine, and it brought my pressure down about 10 points on each number, and I have no side effects."

• pol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 26, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "Doctor put me on this garbage, and in less than a month, I'm back in the emergency room. Dehydrated, so weak I couldn't even lay down, foul-tasting food, I lost 14 lbs I couldn't afford to lose, dry cough, dizziness, I already had insomnia for the last fifteen years. This garbage did nothing but make me very ill: stomach pain, vomiting, cramps, etc."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 19, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "My doctor put me on lisinopril 10 mg, and the first few weeks was alright. Then I started coughing, and eyes running water, and nose running. Got to the point I would cough until I was about to vomit. I stopped taking them as it was making me sicker."

• Der...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 9, 2016

For Migraine Prevention "I've been taking Imitrex for migraines 8 to 12 times a month for as long as I can remember and taking Excedrin on almost a daily basis for milder headaches. I started Lisinopril 10 mg for mildly elevated blood pressure 2 months ago and haven't taken either Imitrex or Excedrin since. Very happy with the results. I haven't experienced the cough that some have, so for me this has been a great experience."

• Coo...
• August 3, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on lisinopril for 12 days now. It has not worked at all with lowering my blood pressure, and I have a horrible dry cough to the point I have side pain from coughing so much, and it has also caused incontinence. I also have terrible cramps in my feet and toes. My doctor has taken me off of it."

• emh...
• July 23, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "Lisinopril caused a bad nightly cough (common side effect) that interrupted my sleep all night, every night. I had to keep cough medication within reach in order to get any sleep at all! It also affected my voice. Other prescription medications have proven to be more effective without this side effect."

• soc...
• September 14, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "Took it for 3 days and thought I was dying. My left leg was killing me in pain, I had a headache all 3 days, I started a dry cough, and my chest was tight, and my heart rate was up to 105. I felt overall lousy and didn't even want to get dressed. I know it takes a minute for the body to get used to meds, but this is not something I wanted to go through for one more day."

• sjo...
• October 6, 2009

Lisinopril for Migraine Prevention "The doctor gave me 10 mg lisinopril for high blood pressure - I never had a headache for over a month. It was great, but I developed a bad cough, so he took me off. I miss not having the headaches. I think I was taking too high a dose. I'd like to try a smaller mg."

• bpp...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 4, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on 5 mg lisinopril for more than 5 years. Then recently, I have been coughing almost all night and have to take nighttime cough meds to get any sleep. My heart has been skipping beats, breathlessness. I reviewed the past prescription bottles and see where they have changed the manufacturer from Lupin to Solco. I can't go on with these side effects, I discontinued use, and my cough has gone, heart hasn't skipped since."

• Inc...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 3, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "I took this for a year, and it seemed to have worked well, or so I thought. Until I started coughing, thinking it was my sinuses. Then, shortness of breath when walking long distances. I was sleeping well until the final night I woke up with my throat closing up, my tongue swollen. This reaction landed me in intensive care with kidney problems. I will be going to a specialist for the rest of my life due to what this medication has done. When my family has been prescribed this medicine, I recommend they not take it. Why is it on the market? It can prove fatal if medical intervention is not taken. The physician in the hospital told me lisinopril taken for a day or years can go against your health. Why is this medication still prescribed?"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2012

For High Blood Pressure "Was prescribed Lisinopril for high blood pressure [Range 140/90-170/100]. Did not reduce blood pressure effectively after 1 month of use. Side effects included a dry cough on a daily basis and a drowsy feeling. Went to the doctor after 4 weeks and got a new prescription."

• cha...
• August 2, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "My doctor prescribed this medication to me as well. My blood pressure was 182/103. The medication does work really well. Unfortunately, there are side effects with any drugs. I have had coughing with this drug. It tends to come and go through time. It is beneficial to me because I don't want to end up on dialysis. That's what happens when your blood pressure rises and people don't take care of it. It's important to take your medicine because high blood pressure affects your kidneys. So be smart."

• VAX...
• December 19, 2009

For Migraine Prevention "The doctor put me on 10 MG for high blood pressure, and my horrible nightly migraines that I have had for 20 years stopped immediately! I could not believe it. The doctor didn't mention this possibility, only the cough, which I have a touch of and will put up with. I just googled the drug and found the migraine effect on my own after 2 days of no headache. It has only been 10 days, so I am keeping my fingers crossed, but so far I am stunned! I have Zomig for the migraines, but it was usually an hour or so process in the middle of the night to get it to kick in. I cannot believe how much more rested I feel, not having to be up in pain every night. Sure hope it is effective on my blood pressure too."

• sug...
• July 9, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "I am in my early 40s. I was prescribed Lisinopril (10 mg) to treat high blood pressure. After a subsequent visit to my doctor, it was determined that 10 mg was not dropping my blood pressure, and he prescribed 20 mg. This has caused a mild side effect of a constant dry cough, and unfortunately, it did not drop my blood pressure either. I am now taking Amlodipine Besylate, but just started it, so I don't have enough history with it to tell if it will work."

• Anonymous
• April 9, 2009

For Diabetic Kidney Disease "I have been taking it for 3 weeks, and I have headaches, a constant cough, nausea, itching (mild), and weakness. I went off of it for two days, and I felt better. I am going to ask my doctor to prescribe an alternative, as the cough and nausea are getting worse, and I have a severe headache every day at the same time. My blood pressure has not changed."