Stopping Lisinopril

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I have been taking 10 mg/day of Lisinopril for 3 months and have developed a tightening in the chest and flu like symptoms. Within the past 3 weeks I have felt progressively worse and would like to stop. Is it ok to just quit or must I wean myself off?

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Lisinopril is used to help control high blood pressure.

That said, most of these medications can cause dangerous rebound effects if you have been on them for a period of time and abruptly stop taking them, this can include increased blood pressure and heart rate, with the risk of heart attack and stroke.

The side effects that you are experiencing are normal for this class of medications, you may also experience headache and dizziness.

If it is getting worse, however, and not tapering off, you should speak to your doctor immediately about stopping the medication or trying something different.

You can read more on Lisinopril here:

https:/­/­rxchat.com/­wiki/­Lisinopril/­

Have you spoken to your doctor about these issues, yet?

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I did not have any of the side effects that most people are complaining about; however when I stopped taking, thinking it raised my creatanine level, my legs below the knees started to swell and I had a wait gain of 14 lbs. in 3 weeks. I also stopped HCTZ at the same time.

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I started Lisinopril 10mg 6 weeks ago, I since have started having panic attacks, that I have never had before, ended up in the ER twice. numbness of one of my legs, upset stomach and a couch, heart racing, is there another medicine that I can talk with my doctor about taking?

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I have been on Lisinopril for a year now 5mg. Just in the time of taking this medication my heart rate has never been below 110. I recently went to my doctors office because of chest pain, when I walk or doing any simple thing like get the laundry. I am to the point of not being able to do anything from the chest pain and then anxiety. I did have an EKG and the doctor said it was normal but my blood pressure was a bit high, he wants to up the medication. But I did not do it, my BP at home is 117/78 so I am not going to take the extra dose.

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will I have complications if I abruptly stop taking lisinopril, coreg, and spironalactone?

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Visited my Doctor on November 1st,2014 to renew my prescription for diabetes medication,Dr. check my blood pressure 138/88 thought my blood pressure to high and to protect my kidneys due to diabetes,prescribed me Lisiniopril 5mg. After a week of taking the pills I developed severe side effects, dizziness upon standing,tightness in chest,numbness on left side,sharp jabbing pains in foot and left side. Check myself into ER on Nov 25th,24 hour observation,all test come by negative,MRI Heart,Cartoid artery Sonogram,blood work. Dr. that released stated Lisinopril had nothing to do with my condition. I've had to detox my body to get back to normal. Lisinopril is some dangerous stuff

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I have had the same symptoms as you have had the last 3 weeks, if you have any further info on what to do it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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Hello,
I am half way through my nursing program and currently in Pharmacology. If anyone is experiencing a dry cough from Lisinopril, than it is likely that all of the other ace inhibitors will cause a cough also, and you need to tell the Physician immediately, so he or she can prescribe another type of blood pressure medication. When taking blood pressure medications it is important to change positions slowly! If you are jumping out of bed in the morning, your blood will rush from your head to your feet and you will become dizzy; instead take 5 minutes and sit on the side of your bed, let your feet dangle before standing up.

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Is it ok to take lisinopril and niacin at the same time?

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Been on lisinopril 20 mg for 2years...blood pressure started going out of control and doctor increased to 40. Started having uncontrolled bp, extreme nausea, numbness of arms and legs, tight chest, unable to talk or stand and ended up in ER several times. tests for heart attack and stroke came back clear...family doctor again increased dose to 80 resulting in more frequent episodes of symptoms. I am unable to stay on the high doses of drug for fear of death but doctor will not take me off drug. I will be changing doctors.

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I started Lisinopril two weeks ago and since then I have developed bronchitis and pheumonia like systems. no fever, no mucus coloring just all clear. my lower back in my kidney area has been hurting for three days. after being put on anitbotic's and steriod dose packs, I am still no better. come to find out it is this blood pressure medicine I have been taking. I am going to the dr tomorrow and getting off it.

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I've been on this Lisinorpil for for 3 days, feel awful. Draining sinuses, rough cough from chest and no energy. Can't get off this junk fast enough. So many drugs are just plain poisoness to the system.

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For me 10 mg/day of Lisinopril was effective but came with the typical side effects of blurred vision, joint pain, erectile dysfunction, etc. Reduced to 5 mg/day it was still effective with no side effects. After 6 weeks BP was too low, the root problem having been fixed with with lifestyle changes, so discontinued Lisinopril and BP returned to normal . Lisinopril withdrawal symptoms were temporary low level chills and sweats, no problem but noticeable.

I was lucky; in my case Lisinopril worked very well and helped me recover from an episode of Rock Star syndrome. But it's powerful stuff and can go awry, so get off it if you can.

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For 18 months I have been taking 25mg. atenolol plus 40 mg Lisinopril (daily)(after relatively mild heart attack. My doctor reluctantly OKd my not taking them anymore. Said my doses were so small I didn't have to be concerned about suddenly stopping. Well, i am, and plan to
stop them gradually over a period of a week or so. Cut them in half, and/or take them every other day. Hopefully I am finished with the nightmares. I'm 87 yrs. old.

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How did you detox after taking linsonpril

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I've been on it for a couple of years now. My dosage is 10-12.5.
It appears here that everyone is wanting to describe their side effects than actually answering the persons question.
I too would like to know if you can just stop taking them or does one have to ween himself off of the drug.

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I was put on lisinopril about 2 weeks ago. My blood pressure was 160. I had just gone through trauma because I hurt my big toe. I have been eating and drinking improperly. I don't feel like I should be on blood pressure medicine. I am going to stop talking it. The doctor won't like it, but I feel I can change my lifestyle and bring all under control. He gave me 20 mm a day. I don't want to be harmed by this drug. Is there withdrawal reprecussions .

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I have been on lisinopril 20 mg for over 15 years and recently found my blood pressure at 105/60. So I just stopped taking the drug and now, two weeks later,
my blood pressure is 151/80. I am going to get back on the drug right away. Guess I made mistake stopping it without talking to a doctor.

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Talk to your Dr. first. You are on it for a reason.
What is your BP now? What was it before? Do u know what caused it to be high in the first place? Was it high as a side effect from another of your meds???

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Talk to your doctor and get a new med, not lisinopril.. It's horrible. It's dangerous, never been so sick or afraid in my life. Read the legal cases and why. My opinion but I know others as 'ill as I am on it

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Re: Michael Adomeit (# 41) Expand Referenced Message

I have been on it for a couple of years now. About 6 months I acquired a cough that will not go away. I have been to several doctors and had both antibiotics and steroids which helped while taking but eventually my cough would always return. They also have me using a nebulizer which doesn’t help. I cough all night long and have not had a good nights sleep in months. I recently remembered that a couple of people told me they couldn’t take lisinopril because it made them cough so I started doing research and found that it is a common problem with this medication. I have also started to wheeze bad with it Just wondered if the cough should started so long after I have been taking it?

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Im confused about these comments on lisinopril. I took 20mg for high blood pressure for years until my bp just got worse with stress and pain level. I never have had any side effects from a bp med before. I never had to detox from it either. If i didnt take it my bp would go up but it never made me feel different other than reducing my bp. Im wondering if some of the side effects are other health issues and not from the bp meds.

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Re: me (# 5) Expand Referenced Message

I have been taking Lisinopril (10mg) 7 days and I want to stop and try
naturally lowing blood pressure. Can I just stop or how do I wean off.?
I didn't take my pill today.

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Been taking Lisinopril20/25hctz for a month plus 200 mg atenolol am almost imipotent and have sleep problems nightmares

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You havent been on it long. I was on it 15 years and i stopped 4 days ago because it caused me so much muscle and joint pain and dizziness. All i have is a slight headache. I think its not a good drug because of side effects are so much. Ask your doctor for something else with less side effects.

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Re: Ron (# 121) Expand Referenced Message

I had severely sore, achy eyes, dizziness with blurred vision, headaches, and just generally felt as if I were floating. If you don't mind sharing, how many days did it take you after stopping the med for the dizziness to subside? I've been off lisinopril for 5 days now and I'm still experiencing some dizziness. Just wanting to know that it will stop eventually. Thanks so much!

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Re: Jo (# 57) Expand Referenced Message

Hi Paula, just curious what other side effects you experinced? i took it on and off for about 9 months.. after my 3rd month i started getting very dizzy, fainting and chest.. its been 10 days since i stopped on my own, dizziness went away but i do get some joint, fingers and left arm pain.. also and chest pain and get pale specially after eating. Just want to see if you experienced any of that after stopping.

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Re: Dottie (# 117) Expand Referenced Message

I too had digestive issues causing havoc now I find, because of the Linsinopril --causes Gerd. And my gerd started in 1996 when I began taking this med. I've taken times 'off' during those 20+years but always was scolded back to taking them due to my blood pressure. After finally getting a doctor who listened, he took my readings MANUALLY. Guess what, my blood pressure was NOT high even though the electric ones read mine at deadly rates, causing me stress...hmmm. Fast forward, I recent had the flu and couldn't keep anything down for 5 days. Well, then as I recovered, the last thing I wanted was any pills. Incorporated a lactose free probiotic (stirred in cold water) and have to say I feel so much more alert! I do worry about the consquences of stopping the blood pressure meds but have only heard warnings, no statistics on that claim--anyone else find this data?

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I started the keto diet the same day I stopped my lisinopril I have a home blood pressure monitor and my blood pressure has been great without any medicine I stop cold turkey I don’t know if I recommend that but that lisinopril made me so sick I couldn’t stand it I was getting dizzy my face was swollen my body was swollen my chest felt compressed I couldn’t breathe I hated my doctor did prescribe another medicine that I’m going to have to look up it starts with an L as well but I have not taken it either I just monitor my blood pressure daily and this diet is helping immensely

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I have been on lisinopril for a month with absolutely horrible side effects. 72 hours without it now and side effects still come and go. Anyone else been through this? How long did it take for side effects to stop? Thanks!

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