User Reviews for Prinivil oral

I took 20mg for 8 days and when I got up from a sofa and started to walk I passed out and hit my head on a stair picket and cut my forehead severely. Was rushed to the hospital where i received 8 stitches and had to spend night in hospital for observation. Was x-rayed, cat-scanned, etc. After being examined by three MDs was told that the problem was the dosage of Lisinopril (20mg)as it had lowered my blood pressure to low to fast. When I passed out the second time my blood pressure was 6o over 40. Now I have a permanent scar on my forehead and a $6,000 hospital bill. I have been in perfect health for 65 years (I jog, do yoga and tai chi)...but when I turned 65 I went to get my "free" welcome to medicare checkup where the Dr. found that I had "border line" high blood pressure and he prescribed the 20mg of Lisinopril. If I had fell in a different direction, I wouldn't be writing this review, I would be in a cemetery. When I visited the MD who prescribed the medication he showed almost no conern (he has three offices and sees one patient every 15 minutes); hence, how can he keep track of each patient. Yes we have a health care crisis but, at times, the Drug Companies and MDs can make matters worse. I stopped taking the medication. The bottom line is that the medication can lower blood pressure...but an unintended consequence may kill you. You are better off trying to lower your blood pressure by changing your lifestyle as opposed to taking this medication. The MD never warned me that I may get dizzy and pass out...I guess I am lucky that I am still alive as it could have been worse. Whatever happened to the motto "first do no harm"Read More Read Less

I have found the 'prinivil' by name has been great for controlling the BP,but, the 'generic' gave me many stomach problems, can't explain that, wish the generic(s) worked as they are much less expensive. Have been taking Prinivil for 15 yrs. plus/minus. very effective, no negative w/that brand.

About three years ago i was on three high blood pressure medications (lisinopril, atenolol and hydrocholorthiaziade). After starting a rigorous exercise program and adding more fruit and vegetables to my diet, my blood pressure dropped so low that the doctor stopped all blood pressure medicine. I am now only taking 20 mgs of lisinopril a day which also keeps my kidneys clear of protien, and i feel great!!

This medication lowered my blood presure efectively, fatigue was a big concern until I became use to it. Now I am having stomach and colon problems and think it may be due to this drug, any comments would be appreciated.

now I have gone from high blood pressure to low blood pressure (hypotension), dizzniess, fatigue, miserable.

Side effects were terrible. Drug was discontinued due to incapacitating abdominal pain and tenderness, insomnia, fatigue & muscle aches. BP came down nicely, but what good is this if you're miserable?

Have been on this med for 6 months now and am tired of the dry cough, especially when I lay down (i.e. at night). I've noticed my sciatica has worsened but am not sure it's related to this medication. My Dr. decided to switch me to Cozaar but I didn't go that direction since it is extremely expensive and is known to cause the dry cough, too. All in all, the lisinopril that I'm taking is working OK...and is kinder to my diabetic kidneys than the previous med, Tenormin, that I took for many years.Read More Read Less

Over a period of 6 months I slowly developed severe joint pain, cramping and muscle pain to the extent that I could not walk more than 1/4 mile. All symptoms dissappeared 3 days after stoppage.

I have been on the medication for a little over two months and am experiencing significant joint pain and fatigue. I am going to request trying a different medication.

I've taken Lisinopril for about 6 weeks and have developed this dry uncontrolable cough. My cough happens 6 or more times daily and I wake up coughing every night. I'm going to stop taking this drug and Email my Kaiser Dr.

I started taking this med on this past thursday and saturday night i started with the coughing sunday night i coughed all night off and on and off and on on monday. I have called my doctor to get me on something else.

night-time cough

Have been taking LISINOPRIL for 10 years with little or no side affects.

controls blood pressure, but........does it cause hair loss?

I'V HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THIS MEDICATION, I'V BEEN TAKING PRINIVIL ORAL FOR QUITE SOME TIME. THUMPS UP....

I'm amazed how health care "experimentalists" experiment combining various chemicals in my body without the slightest bit of warning... I feel drowsy, lethargic and disorientated. Been taking it for 4 days.... God give us doctors who care more about the patient then the $$$$!

My blood pressure did not come down and I suffered from nausea all day every day that I took it.