ZESTRIL Reviews (LISINOPRIL)Average Rating: 2.5 (127 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ZESTRIL with similar:
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Results are sorted by Gender with females listed first (reviews with no gender reported listed before females). Key to Ratings: 1=LOW (I would not recommend taking this medicine.) |
| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ZESTRIL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | | 12/24/2007 | 4 | high blood pressure | | 2/23/2009 | 3 | High BP | extreme tiredness -loss of appitite- lost sex drive- feeling sick a few times a week in general no energy | is this the way they kill ya ? | 61 | 8 weeks 20 mg 1X day | 12/31/2015 | 3 | | 6/5/2004 | 5 | High blood pressure | slight dizziness | F | 34 | 2 years | 9/13/2001 | 5 | hypertension | none | F | 57 | 17 years | 1/17/2007 | 5 | An additional b/p med | I am taking Lisinipril, and have had no side effects, but was not expecting any. Has been a great med for a second one for b/p. I really have zero complaints at all! | F | 56 | 7 years 20mg dly 1X day | 8/29/2014 | 5 | blood pressure | none | Having been on this for 7 years with no side effects that I know of, I can't believe the low ratings. The only issue I've ever had is that if I don't exercise and maintain a proper weight it does not control my blood pressure alone, I have to take lasix as well. | F | 44 | 7 years 40 1X day | 1/11/2015 | 5 | high blood pressure | slight cough in first month, then none | controls my hypertension on a very low dose (10 mg a day) | F | 61 | 10 years | 12/15/2009 | 5 | high blood pressure | none | I was taking a high dose of Toprol XL for 8 years and my blood pressure was still was a bit high. My doctor switched me to Zestril and I've been amazed with how well it works for me. I only take 5 mg a day and my blood pressure is normal. I read about how some people develop a cough while on this but I haven't had any side effects. | F | 47 | 8 months | 6/1/2008 | 5 | hypertension | Occasional dry cough. | F | 62 | 8 years | 2/17/2007 | 4 | hbp | severe back pain and exhaustion | F | 66 | 6 days | 5/10/2005 | 4 | breathless at night after stroke | It was helpful with chest pressure and palpitations at night after a stroke. But I noticed that scar tissue started to thin out and stretch out on surgical stitching sites after I started on it. Anybody else? | F | 55 | 2 days | 7/25/2007 | 4 | high blood pressure | slight dry cough/sore throat | I am happy, though, because it seems to curb my appetite. I've lost a few lbs. since I started taking it. | F | 39 | 3 weeks | 11/5/2007 | 4 | High Blood Pressure | Slight cough when I first started taking it, but it went away. | Have never had to switch to another med for HBP. Works well with my body and did not cause weight gain, aches or hair loss. Lisinopril 20mg, combined with HCT 25mg, is the only med I take, besides multivitamins. | F | 61 | 12 years | 3/25/2008 | 4 | blood pressure | F | 51 | 4 years | 9/16/2002 | 4 | high blood pressure | F | 51 | 4 years | 9/16/2002 | 4 | Hypertension | weight gain, but lowered BP to reasonable level, but I think if I could lower my weight by say 50 lbs, I would not have to take this at all. That is my goal. | F | 63 | 15 years 20/25 mg 1X day | 8/14/2010 | 4 | high blood pressure | Coughing and Hair Loss most notable side effects. | Controlled my blood pressure well. Didn't realize the coughing was a side effect (thought it was Sinus problem) until I switched to another drug. Loss of hair major concern & it was the drug that was causing this as I cut it back to 2.5mg per day and hair started to grow again. Now on Atacand which seems to be working fine for me. | F | 58 | 20 years 5mg 1X day | 4/21/2011 | 4 | high blood pressure | I developed a strange cough that would not go away. | It worked great for me until I got the cough and had to switch meds. | F | 41 | 2 months | 1/13/2006 |
ZESTRIL (LISINOPRIL): Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. FDA Approval Date: 1988-05-19 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)