Lisinopril and Cough: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Ric...
• April 28, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "Started taking lisinopril over a month and a half ago... at first I noticed the dry cough, but I also noticed that my blood pressure has gone down to within normal levels. I was initially happy with the results, but then I started noticing some serious sexual dysfunction. I was unable to achieve or maintain an erection, and I never had this problem before in my life. I quit taking it for a week or so and then I noticed my libido was back to its normal levels. Started taking it again, and then noticed that I was unable to have erections, maintain them, and I had absolutely no sex drive. Needless to say, I am a sexually active adult male, and I cannot live this way, neither can my wife. I stopped taking lisinopril again and will talk to my doctor about another one."

• Anonymous
• June 11, 2008

For High Blood Pressure "Have been on 20mg of this drug for 6 months. Blood pressure was 175/120. Blood pressure is now 120/85. The dry cough has gone away for the most part. I haven't lost any weight but then again, I like to eat. I feel better and definitely notice when I have not taken the drug for a couple of days. It's keeping the blood pressure in check."

• Joa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 9, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "I have been taking lisinopril for about 3 months. I have to say it works for me until now. I have been having body aches, stomach pain, dry cough, and also confusion. I haven't taken it for the last couple of days, and my blood pressure is 156/91. I'm afraid to take it again. I've been trying home remedies to lower my blood pressure. Beware of this medication!"

• Anonymous
• November 23, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "The very irritating postnasal drip, runny nose, and cough have disrupted my life! I thought I had allergies or a cold, and it took me months to connect it to lisinopril. I see my Dr. tomorrow and will be so glad to get rid of this drug and its side effects. My sleep was interrupted all night, so I was not getting adequate rest. And at work, it was embarrassing to keep blowing my nose and coughing. People are hyper-aware of germs these days because of the swine flu thing, (and I work in surgery.)"

• Yvo...
• February 26, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "This drug was quite effective for me for a long time. While I did cough some while taking it, it was never bothersome. Just recently, I did halt taking lisinopril, as I began experiencing facial and head tingling. I initially thought it was possibly stress or the multivitamins I also take. However, after eliminating the lisinopril, the facial and head tingling stopped, virtually immediately. So, as with anything, medications sometimes need to be re-evaluated for one's body."

• low...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 15, 2012

For High Blood Pressure "I have taken this medicine for 4 years now, 10 mg once a day. I take it at night before bed. My blood pressure is great all the time. I had problems with my blood pressure after childbirth, and it never went away. But this medicine has been dependable and lowered it to normal. I do have a dry cough here and there, mostly at night sometimes when I don't drink the full glass of water. I get my blood checked every year to make sure it is not affecting my liver or kidneys. The only thing I noticed is that you cannot miss a dose, you will feel it if you do."

• Nin...
• March 30, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Diagnosed with high blood pressure over 20 years ago. I have been on a 10 mg dose of Zestril, then the generic Lisinopril. I have always had the annoying cough with it, but with my family history of heart disease, I would just deal with it. Up until about 6 months ago, my lisinopril came from Mylan Pharmaceuticals. Now my pharmacy said their wholesaler can’t get Mylan and instead have me on lisinopril manufactured by Lupin. I have been giving it a try, but it’s not working. My blood pressure was controlled previously, but since the switch, it’s high, I am lightheaded and anxious. Not sure what’s with the coating of the Lupin brand, but my stomach grumbles something fierce after I take it. I have not taken it for three days now and so far feel better. None of the pharmacies in my area carry Mylan lisinopril. I have a call in to my doctor to see what else she can recommend. We want our meds to come from US manufacturers. Cheaper is not always better."

• Des...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 8, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "I was on Lisinopril for two months. It worked in lowering my blood pressure, but I felt horrible. I was anxious, had mild tight headaches every day, didn't want to go to work, my motor coordination was slightly jerky, I had a dry cough occasionally, my heart beat very hard inside my chest, and I became out of breath just walking short distances. I'm sure this affects everyone differently, but I thought it would do serious damage to my insides, and I kind of like my insides to work properly. I still have slight jerky movements in my arms. I'm hoping this goes away soon."

• Rhi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 27, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "After a week of taking Lisinopril, I started coughing, a productive cough. My doctor prescribed antibiotics and allergy meds, and I took them for almost a month with no relief. He then prescribed steroids and a cough med with codeine. I was okay for a week, but my productive coughing came back. I told my doctor it may be caused by Lisinopril, but he said that the side effect of it is a dry cough, but mine is a productive cough. After 3 months, my doctor said I could seek a second opinion and referred me to an ENT for a laryngoscopy. The result: my nose and throat are normal. The ENT doctor told me my coughing was due to Lisinopril. I stopped taking Lisinopril, and after 2 weeks, my coughing stopped. I hate Lisinopril."

• Rhi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 27, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "After a week of taking Lisinopril, I started coughing, a productive cough. My doctor prescribed antibiotics and allergy meds, and I took them for almost a month with no relief. He then prescribed steroids and a cough med with codeine. I was okay for a week, but my productive coughing came back. I told my doctor it may be caused by Lisinopril, but he said that the side effect of it is a dry cough, but mine is a productive cough. After 3 months, my doctor said I could seek a second opinion and referred me to an ENT for a laryngoscopy. The result: my nose and throat are normal. The ENT doctor told me my coughing was due to Lisinopril. I stopped taking Lisinopril, and after 2 weeks, my coughing stopped. I hate Lisinopril."

• Bet...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 28, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I have been taking 10 mg lisinopril for approximately 1 month, and the side effect of the dry cough not only interrupts my work duties, but it keeps me up at night. Blood pressure is still high, so instead of increasing this dose, my doctor has changed my prescription. I've been on a new medication for 1 week now, but the dry cough hasn't gone away. The pharmacist told me it would take a few days to get out of my system."

• J B...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 27, 2014

For High Blood Pressure "I've seen strong blood pressure and migraine reduction results, but am awakened nightly a few times with a dry, hacking cough and have lost mostly all of my libido, though I've never had that in my life, and I'm happy and very in love. I'm on 20 mg daily."

• Any...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 1, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I've been using lisinopril for nearly a month. It has slightly reduced my BP, and I haven't been getting headaches, which is a major plus. The only downside I've noticed is the stuffy, runny nose and horrible, dry, hacking cough. I will ask my doctor for something else. I can't even sit through a meeting without disturbing everyone."

• Any...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 1, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I've been using lisinopril for nearly a month. It has slightly reduced my BP, and I haven't been getting headaches, which is a major plus. The only downside I've noticed is the stuffy, runny nose and horrible, dry, hacking cough. I will ask my doctor for something else. I can't even sit through a meeting without disturbing everyone."

• Min...
• December 7, 2013

Lisinopril for High Blood Pressure "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 is 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-pressure medical career. No health insurance, so my doctor writes me Lisinopril because it is free. My next appointment is in 2 weeks. I'm sure he will make changes."

• nck...
• May 2, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "I started taking 10 mg Lisinopril 5 years ago. It worked to lower my HBP, along with 100 mg Metoprolol (110/70), and I only had a very minor cough. BUT I finally figured out, after 5 years, that it caused all of my MAJOR stomach issues over this time. We couldn't figure it out, so I gave up and cut a ton of foods out of my diet, which was miserable. I was switched to Losartan, and my stomach issues went away OVERNIGHT, and I'm able to eat like a normal person again. Lisinopril inflamed my GI tract and caused it to hurt constantly. I found out this could be called 'intestinal angioedema,' but my doctors are skeptical. It lowered my blood pressure, but I'm glad to be off of it and on something else that works just as well without side effects."

• Nep...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 27, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "At home, my blood pressure was 127/80, but at the doctor, I have 146/90 every visit. The doctor disregarded home readings and put me on 5 mg of lisinopril. I started having trouble finishing my daily exercise routine, developed a cough, and my BP shot up to 171/119. I have anxiety without meds, and I became more anxious than I've ever been. I went back to my doctor, who accused me of lying about the previous home readings, prescribed me a higher dose of lisinopril, and sent me to the ER. The ER did an EKG, said I was fine, and sent me home. The higher dose now is still resulting in a higher BP, with the addition of terrible headaches. I do not think I will consent to this medication again when I see my doctor in a few days."

• Von...
• September 13, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "I was taking lisinopril about 3 years ago for high blood pressure. I was having trouble right from the start. It did get my pressure down. But almost killed me in the process. I started coughing first on the 4th of July. It got worse as time went on. I cough so much my insides hurt. I cough up so much phlegm, oh my God. I thought I had lung cancer. It was so embarrassing, everywhere I went, I got stares and was asked if I was okay or wanted water. People moved away from me, etc. I had a hard time catching my breath, sleeping, talking, etc. I had constant asthma attacks. I had to go on steroid shots and breathing treatments. I thank God I didn't die or have any other problems from this medicine. Prayers go to those who have, this should be banned."

• Fem...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 26, 2013

For High Blood Pressure "Doctor prescribed 20 mg to reduce blood pressure; works wonderfully for that purpose. Side effects include dry cough and fatigue, but not to the point where it interferes with my life. I think it's great medicine; noticed immediate results."

• Its...
• December 15, 2014

For Migraine Prevention "My doctor prescribed lisinopril for my blood pressure. She is an osteopath and very much into prevention. I'm not even sure my blood pressure is high. I've gone a few weeks without it, and when I do my recheck at the doc, it is 120/70. That happened a few times. But my point is it really helped with my hormonal headaches. Now I'm period-free and totally migraine-free for 5 years. So hopefully, you hormone migraine sufferers will have the same luck. It does give me that little annoying dry cough, but I'd say it's worth it."

• Jul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 24, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "Lisinopril gave me a dreadful cough and breathing problems, which I had never had in my life. I also got a UTI, and after antibiotics, was left with severe lower abdominal pain and leaking a few times. Research found this can be caused by ACE inhibitors, ACE Inhibitors and the Risk of Urinary Tract Infections. I stopped the tablets, and leaks stopped immediately, and other symptoms eventually went away after a few weeks. The doctor refused to acknowledge it was the medicine. My daughter had similar problems. Dreadful medicine."

• nan...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 13, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I started taking lisinopril two years ago, and it is a good medication to lower blood pressure. But a side effect of the lisinopril is I have started to lose hair, and my fingernails are ridged and brittle. Never had this problem before. It also causes a dry, hacking cough. WISH I could get off this medicine."

• Ahm...
• February 17, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "This medicine worked so well on my friend, but for me, I started coughing like crazy for a whole week before I did find it was Lisinopril that made me cough. I changed the medicine to Amlodipine, and it was a nightmare. I just came back from the doctor's office, he changed me to Cozaar. I hope this medicine will work for me."

• Bee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Very hoarse voice. Tickle in the back of throat, lots of mucus/coughing. I'm on antibiotics for 3 days now, still no improvements. I thought I had a cold with just coughing and mucus for the previous 7 days. Finally realized it's a side effect of this BP med. This morning was the last dose of this lisinopril. Bye, lisinopril, I need my voice back, please."

• mac...
• November 15, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "I'm a 48-year-old male, taking 20 mg a day. Blood pressure is regular now, however, the side effects are not acceptable, and I will be switching to another medicine. Libido is lowered, I am unable to maintain an erection for more than 20 minutes, and I experience headaches, dizziness, some double vision, coughing, and slight weight gain without any change in exercise or diet. This ACE inhibitor is not for me."