- What do you think? 21st July 2008
... thought my diastolic was at least 100. They put me on Lisinopril 10 mg a day and I took a few days when my bp dropped ... again at 140/100 and urged me to continue taking the Lisinopril . Then decided to prescribe something milder. I asked ... to go through all that and spend the money on the Lisinopril and got worried about my bp. I think 130/80 is pre...
- how long does it take for lisinopril to work 19th July 2008
... Lisinopril is an ace inhibitor and generally works pretty quickly...
... [QUOTE=karkar52;3654255]how long does it take for lisinopril to work
hello, I was on lisinopril and after a few...
- How fast does blood pressure medicine work? 18th July 2008
... weeks.
Thanks for your quick answer. I am taking Lisinopril . My blood pressure seems to have gone just over night...
... 3653848]Thanks for your quick answer. I am taking Lisinopril . My blood pressure seems to have gone just over night...
... ACE inhibitors, which Lisinopril is, do work very fast. And you should be taking your...
- Caution: Fleets + ACE inhibitors = Kidney Failure 17th July 2008
... Soda if you are also taking ACE inhibitors (e.g., lisinopril ) for hypertension. Approximately 18 months ago I went ... prep, even though I had told her that I was taking lisinopril for mild hypertension. What I did not know was there...
- Just started Lisinopril - need advice 9th July 2008
... I've been on Lisinopril for years with no noticeable side effects. However...
... [QUOTE=Edelweiss;3641111]I've been on Lisinopril for years with no noticeable side effects. However...
- how can I suppress a cough from Lisinipril 29th June 2008
... Although I take Lisinopril and have no apparent side effects, I've read where ... many people develop the " Lisinopril Cough". Apparently, it's a frequent side effect of...
... medically safe has been found to work. Very frustrating as lisinopril is a cheap and very effective drug for those that...
- Diuretic brought BP down but I'm allergic to them! 25th June 2008
... Anyway, he put me on 40mg Benicar. I was taking Lisinopril and Clonidine. The clonidine would work but I am...
- how long did you have diarrhea after stopping lisinopril 23rd June 2008
... I stopped taking Lisinopril two weeks ago and I didn't have any diarrhea.
...
- Hypertension and Anxiety? Help 22nd June 2008
... normal BP with 120mg Sotalol 2 times a day and 40mg lisinopril is around 130/80. I have a history of heart disease...
- Hypertension and low pulse 21st June 2008
... due to a particularly stressful time in my life with Lisinopril . I also suffer from anxiety, for which I take Paxil...
- Lisinopril cough 13th June 2008
... From what I've read, Lisinopril can be responsible for a cough in some people -- in ... fact, it's called the Lisinopril Cough! I would definitely talk to your doctor about ... it as some people just cannot tolerate the Lisinopril .
Good luck to you....
... Oh yes, I definitely am familiar with Lisinopril Cough!! I toughed it out for the 3-month period waiting ... fine, but is more expensive (which is why he tried Lisinopril first).
Once off of it, the cough disappeared...
- Meds, Meds and more Meds 8th June 2008
... about a month ago, I was taking 200 mg atenolol, 40 lisinopril , and 25 HCTZ and could only make my bp readings fairly...
- Lisinopril 7th June 2008
... I had the classic lisinopril cough. It doesn't clear up, at all. And the lisinopril ... So be happy, you probably just had a cold/cough. Lisinopril is a fantastic drug that worked really well on me...
- Severe high blood pressure 5th June 2008
... blockers but am allergic to them now. She now has me on Lisinopril 40 mg twice a day, Metoprolol 50 mg in the evening...
- Pill splitting small pills! 16th May 2008
... do as far as I know.
For example, I take 20 mg of Lisinopril but my atenolol pill is 100 mg. You just can't equate...
- exforge side effects 15th May 2008
... feel like it's on fire and tingly? I had that from Lisinopril and then Benicar. I couldn't stand it. It was constant...
- Persistent skin reactions? 13th May 2008
... Currently, I'm taking 50 mg atenolol 2/day, 20 mg lisinopril in the morning, and 25 mg HCTZ in the AM. The atenolol ... and lisinopril are now half the dose I'd been taking for years. I...
- I don't think I can take any blood pressure medication 10th May 2008
... Well, first I took Lisinopril HCTZ and got red, itchy rashes on my hands and feet ... . So, the Dr. prescribed Lisinopril without the HCTZ and I got constant burning and tingling ... mention that I've had a lot of floaters since I took Lisinopril and I still have those. I could use some advice as...
- Avoiding Caffeine 8th May 2008
... My husband has been taking Lisinopril for a few years and is a coffee fiend. Caffeine doesn...
- I'll be starting Benicar 7th May 2008
... will have less unbearable side effects for me than Lisinopril . I'll be seeing the Dr. again in 2 months. I hope...
... 2 days and got the same side effects from it that Lisinopril gave me: constant feeling of skin being on fire from...
- Any Experience with Prinzide (Lisinopril) HCTZ? 6th May 2008
... on my hands and feet. Then the Dr. prescribed the Lisinopril without the HCTZ and I had to stop that one too. ...
... I am currently taking Lisinopril and HCTZ. I am only on 10mg of Lisinopril and 12.5 ... was too much HCTZ for me. Now I take the HCTZ with Lisinopril on Monday, Wed, and Friday. and only the Lisinopril...
... be far easier to modify doses as needed.
I take lisinopril 20 mg/day (used to be 40 mg) and HCTZ 25mg/day separately...
- Most popular high blood pressure med?? 5th May 2008
... I don't know what the most popular one is, but Lisinopril is prescribed a lot....
... Lisinopril was the most popular high blood pressure medicine...
... help you determine which medication is best for you.
Lisinopril
Hydrochlorothiazide
Atenolol
Metoprolol Tartrate ... Amlodipine Besylate
Troprol XL
Metoprolol Succinate
Lisinopril /HCTZ
Diovan
Enalapril
Diovan HCT
Norvasc...
- BP increases after medication? 29th April 2008
... the beta blocker and are near normal. I also take lisinopril though, had been on both of those for about 6 years ... becuase of side effects, but now I'm wondering if the lisinopril alone would be fine. Just curious about this idea...
... I have been on 200mg/atenolol (100mg/2day), 40 mg lisinopril , and 25 HCTZ. Because of a sudden case of chronic...
... could be experiencing a maximum therapeutic benefit of Lisinopril for the first time - thus the improved blood pressure ... antidepressants, NSAIDs, thyroid meds, CCBs, and Lisinopril among others. Your combination of medications might ... results you obtained on the combination of Inderal and Lisinopril . It will be interesting to see whether you can maintain ... same blood pressure levels on your existing dose of Lisinopril .
That is what I am experiencing right now. After...
- metoprolol 22nd April 2008
... best bets for this.
I am on an ACE inhibitor ( Lisinopril ) and a calcium channel blocker ( Amlodipine ). I ... exercise five times a week and the Lisinopril has increased my aerobic ability. This doesn't happen...
- Yoga has helped my blood pressure 16th April 2008
... Normally, my bp is in the 140/90 range. I take 10 mg of lisinopril per day. Last week, I went to the dr. and my bp was...
... Normally, my bp is in the 140/90 range. I take 10 mg of lisinopril per day. Last week, I went to the dr. and my bp was...
- Lisinopril and Side effects 14th April 2008
... I was on lisinopril for about a year when I was first diagnosed with HBP ... caused me to have horrible gag reflex. I was taken off lisinopril and put on diovan and it seems to work much better...
- Beta Blocker Side Effects 10th April 2008
... going to try me on diltiazem in conjunction with the lisinopril I have already taking for a few years. So we'll see...
... off a water pill cant remember what there called ... lisinopril reduced from 40mgs to 20 mgs and atenolol from 100mgs...
- Lisinopril 5mg 9th April 2008
... I was put on Lisinopril starting at 5mg. My blood pressure went up instead ... over 90 when I called the doctor that I wanted off of Lisinopril . My blood pressure was 150/70 before taking Lisiniopril ... and blood pressure went way down.
My husband takes Lisinopril and it works for him but not me....
- New on lisinopril 26th March 2008
... hiya ..im on lisinopril myself ...i take it at bed time as i felt like passing ... day time ...your symptoms could be side effects from lisinopril ....or your bottom number readings too low ...or maybe...
... loo a few times during the night ....i also take the lisinopril ..atenolol ..simvastatin..minutes before i go to bed...
... think my problems relate back to atenolol Beth and lisinopril ...i was never like this till i went on them ...if ... actually when i think about it ...it was when i went on lisinopril that most of the probs started ..think ive been on...
... went to the Cardiologist today. He told me to take lisinopril without HCTZ. and to take HCTZ only on Monday,Wed...
... Hi,
Well I took the Lisinopril 10mg and my pressure dropped so low I had to call ... Altace which is an Ace and this did nothing. Now on Lisinopril my pressure dropped so fast. I thought they were the...
... [QUOTE=MIKETER;3509367]Hi,
Well I took the Lisinopril 10mg and my pressure dropped so low I had to call ... . At least it is working! I started on 10 mg of lisinopril and had a similar experience...do be careful! There...
- Serious allergic reaction Lisinopril HCTZ or side effect??? 22nd March 2008
... the rash would just be on my hands if it's from the Lisinopril HCTZ. It does seem odd, but I don't know. I told ... using Cortisone cream for the itch. I didn't take the Lisinopril yesterday or today. :)...
... the rash would just be on my hands if it's from the Lisinopril HCTZ. It does seem odd, but I don't know. I told ... due to the hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) and not the lisinopril . The hctz can make you more sun sensitive and if...
- lisinopril, nausea and headache? 20th March 2008
... Hi Susan, :)
I took my second lisinopril 2.5mgs this morning and I have a pounding headache ... of the side effects you mentioned are common with Lisinopril . Be glad that's all you are experiencing. How do these ... effects are NORMAL and expected. :(
P.S. Give lisinopril enough time to work its magic. It's a good drug to...
- what can i mix with lisinopril 20th March 2008
... [QUOTE=tinastep;3494777]what can i mix with lisinopril for flu like symptoms
tinastep,
I'm making an ... many different blood pressure medications, including lisinopril . Some medicines that contain gold can interact with ... lisinopril to cause these symptoms, too.
Are you sure it is...
... convinced that these symptoms are actually side effects of lisinopril . My throat was so sore last night that I got very ... glad my BP is getter better- after only 2 weeks of lisinopril use (dizziness, nausa finally subsided- after getting...
... aches. ...
Yup, those too, are side effects of lisinopril ...they should be listed on your package insert also...
- Kidneys and Meds 17th March 2008
... meds that can cause kidney problems:
Prinivil ( Lisinopril ) and Advil (Ibuprofen)
Prinivil (Lisinopril) and ... Aleve (Naproxen)
Prinivil ( Lisinopril ) and Aspirin
Prinivil (Lisinopril) and Motrin (Ibuprofen ... )
Prinivil ( Lisinopril ) and Naprosyn (Naproxen)
Prinivil (Lisinopril)...
- worried about stopping 15th March 2008
... everyone ,have been on atenolol for nine years and lisinopril ?spelling) for 4-5 years for H.B.P ,also suffered...
... problems the same time .
bethsheba i looked at the lisinopril ...its writes at the bottom of instructions caution...
... atenolol has a life of 12 hours and im sure she said lisinopril has a life of 24 hours ...she said to take 25mgs then...
... atenolol has a life of 12 hours and im sure she said lisinopril has a life of 24 hours.....
Sally, you did explain...
- Question about ARB's vs ACE's 13th March 2008
... cannot tolerate any of them. My Dr. wants me to try lisinopril and I'm wondering if it's worth it? I thought that...
... confirmed by my doctor) when taking 10mg (I think) of lisinopril . Looking back, a smaller dose might have been ok ... . (I have been on a total of 5 different meds and lisinopril and norvasc seemed to have the least serious side...
... break next week and I'm not sure if I should try the lisinopril now or wait until we get back.
I think that I...
... thing to do.
It's been over a year since I took the lisinopril so it's difficult for me to remember everything, but ... recall respiratory problems (nor did I note them) with lisinopril . Since the time I was taking the drug I became aware ...
Although I didn't have respiratory issues with lisinopril , I did have stiffness and arthritis but I could still...
... atacand, so I'm going to wait a few days to start the lisinopril . My uncle takes it and he said that he has some dizzy...
... break next week and I'm not sure if I should try the lisinopril now or wait until we get back.
This might not...
... atacand, so I'm going to wait a few days to start the lisinopril . ...
Susan,
Just out of curiosity, is your back...
... im new to this site and seen you were discussing lisinopril ..i take this drug ..i had to have a blood test when ... final blood test ..thats the way it went with me ... lisinopril can cause temporary renal problems (so my gp says...
... Did you gp explain any further?
I tried taking lisinopril at night and I wasn't able to get out of bed as a...
... bethsheba , thats about all the information i know about lisinopril ...but you must have kidney blood tests before and ... my kidneys cant tolerate it once i stopped taking lisinopril my kidney function would return to normal with a final ... anything .... ill have a look at my information sheet on lisinopril for you and let you know ....
sally...........
... said anything about any bloodwork prior to taking lisinopril , although I just had a basic metabolic profile blood ... things together. I'll have to make sure to try the lisinopril on the weekend when my husband and kids are around...
... need for regular lab tests for kidneys when taking lisinopril ...so you may want to get some more info on this. ...
- Possible kidney pain. 10th March 2008
... Have high BP (125/90) and taking lisinopril 10mg/day. The last 4 days I've had a dull pain in...
... have to get your blood pressure into a normal range. Lisinopril should suffice.
To answer your question, this is...
... pain you are experiencing is a side effect of the lisinopril and not related to your kidney's at all...(readers ... take note, lisinopril is not the only bp med that can cause back pain). ... you can but low back pain can be a side effect of lisinopril ....other posters have had similar experiences, with ... lisinopril and with other bp medications.
Bethsheba...
... a follow up.. I had the pain 3 days before taking lisinopril . I believe it's my back as I had a urine and blood...
- I want to try Tekturna 8th March 2008
... be making my lifestyle a living heck! I also take Lisinopril and it just doesn't seem to help.
I am going to...
- Starting blood pressure med. as expected 5th March 2008
... over 110. So, the Dr. prescribed the combo drug of Lisinopril and a diuretic. I hope the diuretic part of it won...
... makes things worse. My husband has had good luck with Lisinopril alone. Thanks again and have a great weekend. Sue...
- Help.. 28th February 2008
... [FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Can I take the lisinopril that my doctor prescribed while I am weaning off of...
... How large is your dose of lisinopril ? If you reduce your dose of atenolol to 12.5mg you ... might not need a full dose of lisinopril as prescribed. Has your doctor started you on a low ... probably OK a temporary reduction of your dose of lisinopril . Good luck. I hope the lisinopril works out.
flowergirl...
- Coreg 28th February 2008
... your arthritis improved since you've been off the lisinopril ? When I was taking lisinopril I had problems with ... arthritis" disappeared completely after discoing the lisinopril .
Bethsheba...
... RA, it hasn't improved any since i've been off the lisinopril , and those symptoms started before I went on it, back ... in april. I was prescribed lisinopril /hctz in june of last year. Maybe the HCTZ can cause...
... RA, it hasn't improved any since i've been off the lisinopril , and those symptoms started before I went on it, back ... in april. I was prescribed lisinopril /hctz in june of last year. Maybe the HCTZ can cause...
... which meds are you on now? Hctz, Nexium, coreg and lisinopril ?
Your potassium deficiency must be corrected. Oral...
- Reduction in BP meds, CCB withdrawal 26th February 2008
... disorientation: beta blockers (some), clonidine, diuretics, lisinopril , methyldopa, propranolol
paranoid thinking: propranolol...
- BP meds and sexual side effects 23rd February 2008
... My doc just put me on Lisinopril 20 mg this week and already I'm noticing some disturbing...
- rapid pulse on occasion after going off of atenolol 23rd February 2008
... know when you change meds fast, as I also did, but Lisinopril gave me tachycardia and palpitations which persisted...
... see if they say anything about your symptoms for lisinopril .
Bethsheba...
- DASH Results, Week 1.... 18th February 2008
... the hct was dropped and I was prescribed 20 mg of lisinopril . In August of 2006, the lisinopril was dropped and...
- What type of infection can lisinopril/hctz cause? 16th February 2008
... somewhat vague, considering the amount of info regarding lisinopril and hct...
I know that lisinopril can cause respriratory...
- Taking Vitamin B With Lisinopril 15th February 2008
... contains many of the different categories. I've been on lisinopril and don't remember any warnings regarding Vitamin ... check your package insert info just to be sure.
Lisinopril is an ace inhibitotor, and ACE's are known to cause ... not take an anti acid within 2 hours of taking the lisinopril . If you do this, the lisinopril will lose it's effectivene...
- hydrochlorot for high systolic pressure 13th February 2008
... Hctz (ESPECIALLY when combined with a beta blocker), lisinopril , losartan, pravastatin and simvastatin (cholesterol...
- Do I Need to Wean Off of Altenolol??? 8th February 2008
... You might want to research Lisinopril side effects. I wound up in the ER with palpitations...
... discoing...so I'd be concerned about starting the lisinopril right away...but perhaps it takes lisinopril several...
... QUOTE=wamylove;3432994]You might want to research Lisinopril side effects....
Yes, wamylove is right! Check ... out the lisinopril before you get the rx filled!
Bethsheba...
... atenolol also. I am on both the medicines you mentioned. Lisinopril 25mg and Atenolol 25mg. My doctor 1st put me on Lisinopril...
- lisinopril and lump in throat 5th February 2008
... ...
I haven't taken irbsartan but I have taken lisinopril and can certainly understand why your husband feels...
- Vision Changes and BP Meds 3rd February 2008
... the third med I was on that caused visual changes... lisinopril .
When I first started reading about bp meds and...
... the third med I was on that caused visual changes... lisinopril .
For these doctors to just definitively discard...
- Ok so I have high blood pressure...now what? 3rd February 2008
... dr. put me on 12.5 mg hydrochlorothiazide, 10mg of lisinopril , and I take 20 mg of zocor.
Im starting to feel like...
- what can happen if i stop taking lisinopril 1st February 2008
... medical conditions?
why do you want to stop taking lisinopril ?
I would recommend that you check with your pharmacist ... doctor/pharmacist says.
My doctor switched me from lisinopril to another bp med without any transition period but...
... take the hctz (this was a combination drug, HCTZ with Lisinopril )....
... take the hctz (this was a combination drug, HCTZ with Lisinopril ).
I think you were smart to question your er doctors ... life threatening emergency.
I personally stopped lisinopril overnight and did not notice any problems...nor have ... cause serious problems when withdrawing suddenly. Lisinopril does not have that reputation...
Just out of curiosity ... , how did the er doctor know it was the lisinopril and not the hct? If I understand allergic reactions...
... life threatening emergency.
I personally stopped lisinopril overnight and did not notice any problems...nor have ... cause serious problems when withdrawing suddenly. Lisinopril does not have that reputation...
Just out of curiosity ... , how did the er doctor know it was the lisinopril and not the hct? If I understand allergic reactions ... medical journals or something. He didn't only mention Lisinopril , but the entire class of drugs of ACE inhibitors having...
... QUOTE=Storm Moon;3428058].... He didn't only mention Lisinopril , but the entire class of drugs of ACE inhibitors having ... Storm. I know some people who are currently taking lisinopril so will let them know what you've learned as it is...
... from my doctor visit, and she does want to cut the Lisinopril and just do the HCTZ. But she went ahead and swabbed...
... from my doctor visit, and she does want to cut the Lisinopril and just do the HCTZ. But she went ahead and swabbed...
- New Med Update 28th January 2008
... She reckoned I might react badly as I'd reacted to lisinopril . What do you think? Is it possible to try others from...
... med.
What kinds of problems did you have on the lisinopril ? I apolgize for not reviewing your previous posts ... ve said, I'm on borrowed time here. When I was on lisinopril , I had some disasterous side effects (feeling light...
... do my bit to help others too.
My problems with lisinopril started when the dose was raised from 5mg to 10mg...
- What's for lunch, dinner or even breaksfast? 23rd January 2008
... conditions)...my doctor told me to stop taking my ace ( lisinopril ) with no weaning...but I do not recommend doing as...
- HIGH BP, then mild stroke, and now Low BP 17th January 2008
... all those medicines.
Now, it is reduced to 5: Lisinopril 10 mg for BP control, Valium 0.25mg for Dizziness...
- can high or low blood pressure cause passingout ?need advice. 16th January 2008
... something about blood pressure. up untill i was put on lisinopril 10 mgs. like way before, id say 5 yrs, i allways had ... or 105, and hr was allways high so he started me on lisinopril 10 mgs. now when i see the dr it runs like 104/69...
- At The End Of My Tether 15th January 2008
... regarding my bad experiences with medications, especially lisinopril and Norvasc. Well, I have finally plucked up the courage ... would. I'm 50 and feel 90. I've had bad reactions to Lisinopril , Amodipine, Benicar, and now Propranolol. I'm sorry...
... regarding my bad experiences with medications, especially lisinopril and Norvasc. Well, I have finally plucked up the courage ... would. I'm 50 and feel 90. I've had bad reactions to Lisinopril , Amodipine, Benicar, and now Propranolol. I'm sorry...
- can blood pressure cause you to collapse for no reason?? 14th January 2008
... having horrible horrible headaches. well im now on lisinopril 10 mgs and i still fall but not as often. i feel better ... very high blood pressure. i started on the 10 mgs of lisinopril then that dr left and my new dr put me on 5 mgs of ... neuro dr in nov 07 and he put me back on the 10 mgs of lisinopril . i still faint and get dizzy so im not sure if its...
- Switched again part 2 8th January 2008
... didn't have these symptoms when I was switched to lisinopril , but got them again with a vengence when I was switched...
- hctz 2nd January 2008
... pass through liver or kidney. I also want to know if lisinopril pass through liver or kidney. I'm concern because...
... the main avenue for HCTZ would be the kidneys, The Lisinopril is probably the same. The drugs that do the nost harm...
- hypertension controlled by nitric oxide? 1st January 2008
... norvasc 10mg x1,hydrochlorot 25mg x1,atenolol 50mg x1, lisinopril 10mg x1,
mirtazapine x1 at bed time. This is a sleep...
... these meds and with it?
I have tried ACEs, like lisinopril , and ARBs, like Cozaar and Atacand. I have had many...
- Ringing In Ears and Blood Pressure Meds 19th December 2007
... anything now??
Yes, I was on hydrochlorothiazde, lisinopril , benicar/hct, atenolol, and amlodipine (norvasc)....
- High BP 14th December 2007
... 60 pounds overweight.
My doc wrote me a script for lisinopril ? but I dont want to be on a bp med. Since I am only...
... or there abouts.
My doc wrote me a script for lisinopril ? but I dont want to be on a bp med. Since I am only...
... pounds overweight.
My doc wrote me a script for lisinopril ? but I dont want to be on a bp med. Since I am only...
- exercise induced hypertension 5th December 2007
... IDEAL! I would be careful of the increased dose of lisinopril . With pressures like yours, you could possibly feel...
- New with a question 5th December 2007
... were on a thiazide diuretic at the time of starting Lisinopril , it should have been stopped for a couple of days ... ignore these and similar types of warnings.
Your Lisinopril dose seems excessive. Normal dose in an uncomplicated ... medication must be the reason for your fairly high dose of Lisinopril . I hope all goes well for you and that in the very ... near future your dosage of Lisinopril will be REDUCED to a low daily maintenance dose (10...
- How long does it take for an increase in lisinopril to take effect? 2nd December 2007
... Hi,:)
How long does it take for an increase in lisinopril to take effect?
Some people may require two to...
- Lisinopril-How do I quit taking it? 10th November 2007
... How do I go about quitting Lisinopril ? I am taking it for hypertension, but I don't believe ... for a kick back for Aceon. I have since changed to Lisinopril due to cost. The two docs I've been to since do not...
... QUOTE=ahanson21;3300193]How do I go about quitting Lisinopril ? I am taking it for hypertension, but I don't believe ... for a kick back for Aceon. I have since changed to Lisinopril due to cost. The two docs I've been to since do not...
- Cough on Monopril 30th October 2007
... Flowergirl -
The doc put me on Lisinopril 10mg with 12.5mg HGZT, one time per day. I've been...
- High Blood Pressure Meds and Excessive Sweating 28th October 2007
... wondering if hbp meds can cause this. I take metoprolol, lisinopril , norvasc and hctz....
... doing what. But if you ask me I would say it's the lisinopril ....
... [QUOTE=bharkins;3280161]I take metoprolol, lisinopril , norvasc and hctz.
Wow... that's a lot of BP meds...
- Head hurts and feels hot, HBP 160/100 19th October 2007
... to the doctor three days ago and they prescribed me Lisinopril . Does it take a while for it to take effect because...
