Lisinopril and Headaches: What Users Say (Page 3)

• suz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 4, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "Went on 20 mg lisinopril in May. Lowered BP too much. Changed to 10 mg, still blood pressure too low. While taking it, I started getting headaches that were like pressure all over my head. Thought it could be dehydration, so I started drinking a lot of water. Doctor took me off all blood pressure meds at the end of July. Still have headaches and don't know how long I will have these side effects from this medication!"

• Lin...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 6, 2022

For Coronary Artery Disease "Solco Pharmaceutical Lisinopril 20 mg gives me an extreme side effect, causing headache and dizziness, trouble with balance. I must eat breakfast before taking the Solco Lisinopril 20 mg. Not sure if my new hacking cough is a side effect too?"

• Hi ...
• September 14, 2016

For Migraine Prevention "Zestril 10 mg daily, 60-year-old smoker, side effects... no appetite and severe headaches with 1 week of therapy. Will change BP drug, this one does not work for my head. Duration of action for 10 mg is only 4 hours of control.... 148/95."

• som...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 13, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "Started on Solco 10 mg, then worked up to 40 mg. The main side effect I had with this medication is dizziness, especially without any hypotensive readings. Worked well to bring my 165/100 readings down to a range between 125/75 and 135/85. Did not experience dry coughing or anything of that nature, though occasionally my heart rate will spike to 130+ BPM and remain there for a handful of minutes at minimum, forcing me to sit down for a second to bring myself back to normal. Got switched to Lupin at one point. It gave me headaches, bad blood pressure readings (by a few points), and flaky skin. Went back to Solco, and I'm generally better. I recommend choosing whichever manufacturer makes you feel better, obviously, experiences are different for everyone."

• Anonymous
• December 3, 2012

Lisinopril for High Blood Pressure "I had extreme reactions to this medication. Dizziness, shaking, nausea, polyuria, headaches, severe sweating, lethargy. It didn't work for me."

• big...
• August 13, 2013

For High Blood Pressure "I discovered that lisinopril was the cause of terrible headaches for three years while I was on it. By accident, I quit taking it because my blood pressure fell so low, and I had no more headaches."

• yay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 14, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "At 27, this was the first medication the doctor prescribed for blood pressure. I had shortness of breath, headaches, and rapid heart rate. I was only on it a week, I just couldn't tolerate it."

• Den...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 15, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "After just one pill, I have a horrible headache and diarrhea. All blood pressure medications give me headaches."

• am4...
• June 14, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "Dangerous for me. It raised my BP from 144/89 to 188/119 fairly quickly. It caused a dull headache. I feared stroking out. I stopped using it immediately."

• Lol...
• October 28, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "Headache. Pressure in forehead. Itching. I only take the med at bedtime, which is obvious because of other side effects such as dizziness, and because I don't drive at night."

• Poe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "Sore throat, severe allergy symptoms, loss of appetite, body aches, chest pain, facial swelling, blurred vision, dry cough, headache, weakness."

• Lag...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 5, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "Blood pressure stayed high and headaches."

• Hud...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "Only been on this a couple of days, and I have a headache, and my throat feels dry and swollen."

• Can...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 19, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "This medication lisinopril was lowering my blood pressure, but I had such terrible headaches I had to stop taking it. I am now starting a new calcium blocker this time to see how that works."