Posted by Peter Brown on August 08, 2000 at 02:01:07:

In Reply to: Re: Prinivil posted by Pete on July 08, 2000 at 15:36:58:

: : : Is anyone else taking Prinivil, and if so, are you having any side effects and what kind, and is it helping to lower your BP?

: : Jan,

: : For what it is worth I have been taking Prinivil for the last 7 weeks. It has had the desired effect of lowering my blood pressure and no side effects. However, medications can react with people differently, because there are a number of differnt medicines for high blood pressure your GP will make a choice and if you suffer side effects he will most likely try you on another brand.

: : Peter

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: I have been on the drug for over 15 years with good results.However, I experience swelling of the lower legs and feet and have been told that this is a probable side effect of the drug. Also, there is ocassional flushing of the face and tingling in the hands. Has anyone else experienced this?
: Pete (not the same as original poster)

Pete,

Interesting comment, I too have had swelling of the lower leg however not equated it to this medication. In terms of BP it has bought me from 150/100 down to 120/80 with one step up in dosage. I started at 5Mg and I am now on 10Mg. I don't know whether I just got use to this medication or there is another cause. Peter