lisinopril Side Effects

Ronnie99 · 07-22-2006, 11:57 AM

I read the official side effects for the ACE inhibitor lisinopril (generic name for Prinivil, Zestril and Apo-Lisinopril), but was curious if anyone has any insight of side effects they have had. Some report a rash and or allergic reaction. Others tiredness and persistent cough. Anyone have any feedback? I started on this drug a while back and have noticed I have less energy and also sexual performance issues (never had that problem before).

Uff-Da! · 07-22-2006, 02:47 PM

I was on it for five years and had no side effects that I attributed to the medication at all. However, I was caring for my husband 24/7 at the time and getting very little sleep. He had stroke-induced dementia, and I don't handle stress well. Basically I was a wreck. So if there was any side effect like fatigue, I would have attributed it to the situation, not the med.

syxx_35 · 07-22-2006, 03:20 PM

I have been on the med for over a month now, not long I know, but I have noticed no side effects. My BP is still not quite under control, but we are getting there with dosage changes. I like it alot, as I am not as tired as I was when I took the beta blocker for a week.

nicm · 07-22-2006, 07:48 PM

I have been on lisinopril for about 2 months. I statred out at 10mg/day andhave reduced to 5mg/day. In the begining I was very tired all the time,like house bound. I eventually got used to the med and the fatigue has become less. Every now and then I get very tired but in the pm is when I take my lisinopril with a betta blocker. No sexual side effects.

wiredqs · 07-22-2006, 09:32 PM

I took it for 3 days, rash over most of my body, swollen face and lips, also legs were so badly swollen that dr. sent me for ultra sound to see if I had blood clots in the legs...however hubby takes it with no problems.