Lisinopril for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 5)

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

"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."

• LALA
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 18, 2019

Prinivil (lisinopril) "Went to see doctor for edema in lower legs had BP 148/98. Prescribed 20mg. Been taking it for a little over a month. Only side effect is nearly blacking out when I stand up to 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 aound 8lbs of excess fluid as well. Paternal family history of high BP. 40yr old female"

• Thadd...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 1, 2017

"Had experienced increasing blood pressure, which my physician and I thought was related to my anxiety disorder. After adding lisinopril 20 mg, nonheadaches, reductions in anxiety, and decreased flushing. My quality of life is so much better. If your readings are over 140/90 ask your physician about this lifesaver medication. It also has kidney protective properties."

• Euras...
• November 13, 2016

"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."

• Pleas...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 20, 2017

"Poison- don't take this! Lots of terrible side effects, it got so bad that I lost my far vision at the store one day, I could only see things within a foot or two. It took 10 minutes for my vision to return to normal. Poison!"

• Joelm
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 28, 2017

"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."

• JGano
• August 8, 2020

"I was put on lisinopril for high blood pressure that was just discovered when I went to an urgent care clinic for a bug bite reaction. BP at the clinic that day was 167/101. I was never told I had high bp before in my life! I’m 73. Never had health issues of any kind and don’t bother with doctors but decided maybe I better get a primary care physician for this. Well when I went to the primary for the first time, my bp was 146/84 much lower than the clinic. I suspect the bug bite had something to do with that. But the doctor wanted it lower and she put me on lisinopril 5 mgs. I took it for 5 days straight. I got the dry cough everyone talks about, but my big concern is the blurry vision I experienced while taking it. Just 5 days! And in just one day of not taking it my bp shot up from 110/74 to 172/100! In just one day."

• momto...
• March 4, 2017

"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 achy-ness and foot pain from this though. Also a bit more mucous when on this. Not sure whether to try something else as this is effective for the BP. And dirt cheap."

• Cantf...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 31, 2016

"I was on 10mg of Lisinopril for about a year and a half. Three months ago, one of my docs noticed that my kidney were not filtering well. A look at a year of blood work showed a gradual decline in function. I was sent to a nephrologist, who looked very thoroughly at my meds and history. He told me it was probably the lisinipril. Tapering off of the med has caused almost constant premature atrial contractions, which are not life threatening, but sent me to the ER in day 10. Ten days off and my kidneys were already functioning better. It's really strange that this happened, given Lisinopril's use in kidney patients. I'm just glad that the problem was caught in time. Keep an eye on your creatinine and eGFR."

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

"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 loose this much muscle & become exercise resistant so quickly."

• Mom2t...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 19, 2019

"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 40mg!!!! 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 any more. 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."

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

"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."

• paulkat
• May 28, 2013

"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."

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

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

• High...
• August 13, 2017

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

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 1, 2013

"It does lower my blood pressure. I went from 170/110 to 140/90 over 90/80. My blood pressure doesn't stay anywhere near the numbers. That is why I posted it that way. But, yes, I get dizzy when standing or walking fast. I also get a slight cough or a tickle in my throat. The dizziness seems to be worse in hot weather."

• johnnyg
• February 28, 2009

"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."

• Minim...
• December 7, 2013

Prinivil (lisinopril) "The cough with all the congestion is annoying. Everyone is always asking if I'm ill. My blood pressure is still averaging 190/124. BPM are around 90-135. I have been on 2.5 mg for 4 months with no change. I'm a 48 year old white female in a high pressured medical career. No health insurance so my Dr. writes me Linsinopril because it is free. My next appointment is in 2 weeks. I'm sure he will make changes."

• REALY
• June 9, 2014

"I have had swelling of my right eye, tried to the point at the end of my work shift I want to just sleep, ache like I have the flu and most disturbing I go into major rage at everything. I have only been taking for 1-1/2 weeks I'm stopping before I hurt somebody in my rage."

• Nmalik
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 28, 2013

"I am a 28 year old female and have been taking this for more than a year, was on an angiotensin receptor blockers before. It works quite well. Lowered the dose from 10mg to 7.5 mg. Changed the brand and got the famous annoying dry cough but went back o my old brand and it is gone. With occasional dizziness and headaches it is the only medicine which has alone been able to lower my blood pressure."

• Paula
• January 7, 2016

"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."

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

"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 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."

• Anonymous
• February 6, 2010

"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."

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

"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."

• BeYou...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 5, 2016

"I was put on 20mg of Lisinopril for HBP when I went to the ER and was diagnosed with bronchitis in mid January 2016. I attributed my feeling worse to the progression of the bronchitis instead of this drug. However, after months of not feeling any better I noticed that my hacking cough, endless postnasal drip, difficulty swallowing, general fatigue seemed to get so much worse shortly after taking this medication. It prompted me to research the side effects and read online hundreds of testimonials of people with similar symptoms to those I had who also saw a correlation between this medication and their symptoms. After my CT scans and blood work revealed I no longer had bronchitis, I knew that Lisinopril was to blame. I stopped taking it."