User Reviews for Prinivil oral

Worked pretty good for over a year, absolutely zero symptoms. Recently though can't tolerate. Developed very severe fatigue and brain fog - as if my battery (power source) was pulled and I just wound down. Stopped drug and symptoms stopped. Restarted and they reappeared after 3 weeks. Wish I could keep taking it as it's very low-cost but the side-effects I'm encountering have rendered it intolerable for me now.

I was on a generic version for 2 years of misery. Tried other drugs (beta blocker) but had terrible side effects. Went to a combo of generic lisinopril + hydrochlorothiazide + generic form of norvasc. The lsinopril was the most effective component but side effects built up over time (severe anxiety, palpitations and muscle cramps). Dr. said I could be reacting to the filler in the generic version or to the drug molecule itself. The molecule in the generic is slightly different from that in the name brand. Since it was so effective at lowering BP she suggested we try the name brand version. It's like night and day. 95% of the bad side effects went away within 1 week with equally effective BP control. The only disadvantage is the extra cost ($38 per mo vs. $6). Read More Read Less

extreme sleepiness

Was on lisinopril for several years.Developed a hacking cough that was almost uncontrolable. Had a retinal detachment that was NOT caused by trauma/diabetes ect. Read up on possible causes of retinal detachment and severe caughing was one cause listed When I complained about my hacking caugh my doctor seemed to know Lisinopril was the cause. He changed my meds to eliminate Lisinopril and I do not cough nearly as much. I blame Lisinopril for my de-tachment. My operation to re-attach my retina is another issue...my doctor NEVER told me to stop taking Plavix before my eye operation and of courst my operation failed! I am blind in my right eye THANX LISINOPRIL AND PLAVIXRead More Read Less

I am also taking a beta-blocker and the combination is causing me to overheat and profusely perspire for no reason. It has helped bring down my BP, but the aches & pains, coughing and lethargy make me wonder if it's worthwhile to keep taking it.

I am now on my second bottle of lisinopril, which entails about 3 months. I noticed a few weeks ago that I started with an alergy, or I thought it was an alergy. I started coughing, a tickle, then sneezed, then watery eyes.I felt nauseated and had very thick clear saliva that felt like I was choking. I had no idea it was from the pills, but decided to look it up anyway and was shocked to find out that other people had experienced the same symptoms. Since it was July, i really thought it was an allergy. I also have swelling of my ankle, although that is why my dr. put me on it because I was presenting with high B/P and swelling of the ankle. I will stop taking it and ask my dr. for something else. I am also having joint pain and will mention this also to the dr. Read More Read Less

I have developed the cough, especially at night time. Have developed allergy symptoms (watery eyes, stuffiness, itchy throat) that i never had before. Very tired and like another reviewer said, my sciatica also has been acting up worse than ever. Cannot wait to get something else.

I have been taking 10Mg a day for 5 weeks. Developed dry coughing about 2 weeks into taking the pills. Will have to request getting off this drug. Coughing is worst at night.

Has an adverse effect upon sex life

i have hypertension,,,lisinopril, both with and without a diuretic are effective at the proper dosage,,at least 20mg/daily,,,sometimes, 10mg 2xs daily is better than 20mg once, but the effectiveness of 10mg at a time vs 20mg is not great,,,

After a month on this prescription, I developed coughing when laying in bed. Doctor switched me over to COZAAR and after using it, the coughing not only stopped, but my BP dropped considerably to 106/70 (and maintained that BP).

Mom's med Prinivil; ACE-Inhibitor. Side effect of all meds in group can cause extreme/severe lip, mouth, neck, throat swelling that cuts off air supply. Can lead to death; my mom almost DID die from this med. If you take and experience any swelling, discontinue and see your dr!!!

Had ankle swelling and a very bad cough after taking for a couple of weeks. Took for 6 weeks and cough kept getting worse.

Dr.added this to my other bp meds.20mg once a day,first day it lowered my bp to 71/50. I could not keep my eyes open, heart was pounding.dr. said it takes 1 week to fill full effects. i quit after first day.

Does a very good job of lowering blood pressure.

Quickly corrected a sudden increase in blood pressure. Have been taking for 9 months at 10mg daily dose. No side effects. I am very happy with results. My last BP was 114/70.

I have been on this medication for less than two weeks and was experiencing rapid heart beat, extreme fatigue, joint pain and other overall scary side effects. I have discontinued, no matter how my much doctor "promotes" it. Took me off something that was working for me 100% and put me on this roller coaster ~ no thanks!

huge tongue, had trach

I am a health care professional. I have been on Lisinorpil for about 3 weeks. I have a dry cough, sore throat,Chills, dizziness, stomach pain, Fever, Muscle cramps, heavy sweating and Sexual dysfunction. And it has done nothing for my blood pressure. I wouldnt touch this stuff with a ten foot pole again!

At age 63 just found out my blood pressure was high, started this drug with 20mg daily, got terrible headaches, sleepy, and dizzy. Cut back to 10mg daily only helps lower pressure at a minimum. Still dealing with ocassional dizzy spells and fatigue.