The side effect of a cough is one of the most common complaints regarding ACE-Inhibitor therapy. In the vast majority of cases however, it resolves after discontinuation of the offending drug. GP had me go for echo of lower GI. Nothing major, very small kidney stone (never had stones before), but had cramps and I am postmenopausal (64).

Consider having your blood pressure checked again to make sure it wasn't just the inner ear infection.I have been on lisinopril hctz 20/12.5 for about 4 years . In fact, data suggests that over 2% of individuals on ACE-Inhibitor therapy will experience a dry, unproductive cough. If you're asking can you stop taking all My cardio switched me to losartan after a year. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine.

After all it causes a dry cough... how can dry mouth be that far behind. Some people will develop a dry cough — "lisinopril cough" — while taking lisinopril 1.

Wish I was never on it in the first place.I have had an inner ear infection as well and they stuck me on lisinopril to I never had blood pressure issues and to just be stuck on something for the heck of it makes no sense to me so I took myself off of it after only two weeks because I feel I didn't need to be on something for no reason and I feel better just side effects are not so good that I don't like such as a little anxiety and I guess my body having to relearn things after two weeks but it is better than being on something for nothing I would rather not put my body through that unless extremely necessary. I now feel like a different person. I stopped taking it a few days ago things got so bad. Call my doctor. Seems to be working great, it's not a drug and there are no side effects at all. © 1998-2020 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). Some side effects of lisinopril may occur that usually do not need medical attention. This med should be taken from the market. BP is low and steady readings. CHUCK.Ladybug; On the Lisinopril by now you have had time to get into the doctor or call the doctor that is what you need to do. I'm now over the ear infection. Like all medications, lisinopril has potential side effects 1 2. stopping lisinopril side effects. Select one or more newsletters to continue. How to Wean Off Lisinopril Safely?

Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy linked below. A 63-year-old male asked: Am taking lisinopril and having the two most common side effects light-headedness and cough. Tell the doctor about all the side effects that don't go away by Monday many go away with continued use like 7 to 14 days but if your still having problems call the office Monday. - that is pure poison! BULL. Information is for End User's use only and may not be sold, redistributed or otherwise used for commercial purposes.Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. My Dad was on Lisinopril (called Zestril then) for 35 years with no bad effects. I am slowly returning to the person I used to be. Have been doing this for about 8 months. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention.

The reason for this is that the level of balance in the human body (homeostasis) has adjusted to the medication’s effects. And Lisinopril is the only common denominator out there.
I have only been on it for about a week and the side effects are horrible. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.