ZESTRIL Reviews (LISINOPRIL)Average Rating: 2.5 (127 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ZESTRIL with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ZESTRIL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | hypertension | none | M | 35 | 2 years | 5/7/2003 | 5 | HTN | M | 36 | 3 years | 10/9/2007 | 4 | Elevated Blood Pressure | It brought my pressure down to normal. However, when I first started taking it, I had an allergic reaction to an insect bite that made my hand and face swell. Biggest problem is little nicks and scrapes tend to crust over vice scabbing. Have to keep sites covered with neosporene until they fully heal. | M | 38 | 8 months | 1/17/2006 | 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 | No side effects for me. Although, I know some people have what's called "ACE Cough" so this side effect is possible. Basically, I've had no side effects. | Seems to be an easy to tolerate drug for me, but alone it will not lower blood pressure very much. I add to add A beta blocker to it which puts my BP at 120/80 on most days. | M | 39 | 8 years | 9/28/2009 | 1 | HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE | STARTED HAVING A SEVERE COUGH WITH EXCESS PLEM. NO SLEEP. I WOULD BE UP FOR 72 HOUR STRAIGHT- THAT START ABOUT 2 MONTHS AFTER I STARTED TAKING IT. HAD TO GO ON SHORT TERM DUE TO NO SLEEP AT ALL. | I WOULD RATHER LIVE WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE THAN BEING A CRACKHEAD WITH OUT CRACK | F | 39 | 3 months | 6/18/2009 | 1 | High Blood Pressure | Extreme fatigue. | I was extremely fatigued by this medicine. I felt like I had no strength or muscle tone, and would frequently have to sleep during the day. I stopped taking this medication and switched to Amlodipine, and the symptoms of fatigue went away. | F | 39 | 3 weeks 10MG 1X day | 4/10/2011 | 4 | High Blood Pressure | Dry mouth, especially while sleeping, and less sensation sexually | My blood pressure is dropping to acceptable levels. I'm in good physical shape otherwise, with a demanding career, and I have young kids: Hypertension and a heart attack at my age is not an option, so despite the minor side-effects thus far, it's a fair trade off. | M | 40 | 45 days 20mg 2X day | 2/28/2010 | 2 | High blood pressure | Cough started within 24 hours (side affect) - sick w/ flu like symptoms (fever, sore throat, chills, fatigue, dizziness etc) lasted 12 days. | I have never been on any type of RX on a regular basis. Was skeptical about starting this to begin w/ after BP had been high (avg. 140's / 90's - used to be normal 120/80) I think stress has caused the increase and almost feel was put on this too soon. Got sick w/in 24 hours of starting the meds. Cough started, fatigue, loss of appetite, dizzy / mindless feeling. stopped taking after a few days by dr's recommendation and had lingering cough weeks later. | F | 40 | 7 days 10 mg 1X day | 6/21/2011 | 1 | hbp | I only took it once in the morning before breakfast and the effects are horrible! The doctors should try it first so they know how it feels taking this med.instead of making you well it makes you worse like you feel like a shit. I really regret taking even one pill of this zestril. It's a poison to the body and mind!!! | M | 40 | 1 days 10 | 5/20/2014 | 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 | 4 | High Blood Pressure | Hair thinning after taking it for 6 1/2 years, also have that bad cough at night. I have already been told the Zestril is the cause of my hair loss. | F | 41 | 6 years | 3/18/2007 | 3 | bp | M | 41 | 2 months | 1/18/2006 | 2 | HBP | Headaches so bad and I cant seem to move well.its like trading HBP for what I can remember a hang over feels like. | calling Doc in the Am. | F | 41 | 1 months | 2/20/2007 | 1 | Doctor thought I had HBP | Horrible! I took one 20mg pill on April 1st and am still feeling a slight pressure in my chest and I still have the red facial rash that comes and goes. Today, April 14th, 2007 was he first day I felt pretty good after taking a Mens One A Day Multi-vitamin only. The only symptom that I still have is a slight sinus pressure that is behind my cheek bone and my eyes. I can live with that. The tiredness went away with the multi-vitamin. I personally believe that it messes around with a person Thyroid function. | I will never, ever take this poison again. It should not ever been allowed out by the FDA! | M | 42 | 1 times | 4/14/2007 | 5 | Mild hypertension | None. | Family history of hypertension w diastole in mid-90's mmHg wo medication. Dosage for the past several yrs is 10 mg q.d. w diastole in low-80's. | M | 43 | 7 years | 6/15/2007 | 2 | Hypertension | headaches, insomnia, poor libido, dizziness, brochospasms and deep muscle cramping | The orthostatic hypotension had me almost fainting at work. I bounced back and forth between generic and brand specific. DIdn't have it as bad with "Prinivil" -- I stopped because of bronchospasms and fatigue which I didn't even realize until I researched the med myself. Also I gained weight. NOTE WELL -- they don't tell you that lisinopril will skew your potassium levels much like some diuretics. Check it out. | M | 43 | 2 years | 1/5/2006 | 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 | 3 | High Blood Pressure | Dry hacking, annoying cough especially at night. Coughing at times so hard my throat hurts. I nearly choked on yogurt from the cough | I take the generic Lisinopril 10 mg. The cough started within a few days. | F | 44 | 11 days | 2/19/2007 | 2 | hbp | cough, dissinesssss like crazy, shortness of breath, upper back pain, between the shoulders. i cant wait to be swithched, i like this site tought me so much about this lousy medication | i am sure there is a better medication out there | M | 44 | 3 months 20 mg 1X day | 8/22/2010 |