BP meds , side effects

[jetboatperformance]

I take several meds to help control my blood pressure , they have their own side effects My current is Lisinopril anyone ?

 

[92562]

I take several meds to help control my blood pressure , they have their own side effects My current is Lisinopril anyone ?

20mg once a day, no side effects.

 

[azsunfun]

Just increased my dosage to 40mg have noticed very slight what seems to be equilibrium not dizziness kind of weird, last two seconds all gd, no side effects with 20mg.

 

[Taboma]

Lisinopril 40MG once a day, no problems with that one. I had some issues with the first med they gave me, Amlodipine. Once the doc switched me I was fine.

Take Hydrochlorothiazide as well, diuretic, just makes me piss frequently. So I delay taking it if I'm driving to Havasu.

 

[SoCalDave]

Been taking 20mg for 20 years now with no side effects. Actuall prescription ran out about a week ago and had to go see my Dr for my annual followup yesterday. At his office it was 118/78 so we decided to get off of it and monitor it for a few weeks. Let's see where this takes me as any prescription is not good for your system in the long run.
Good luck with yous.

 

[Rayson1971]

I took it for a bit. Had a strong cough. Didn't know until I wasn't taking it for a few days and my cough subsided. Then onto hydro???? Something. Just looked at post 4. That's what I take.

 

[Gelcoater]

I take several meds to help control my blood pressure , they have their own side effects My current is Lisinopril anyone ?

Am on 20mg tablets since 4-2017
When I first started them I noticed my feet (big toe mainly) would get cold/numb if it was below about 72 degrees unless I had socks or slippers.

I’ve monkeyed with the dosage and now take one every other day. Sometimes a day longer.
It seems to squelch the big toe issue.
And BP is acceptable.

 

[RVR SWPR]

Lisinopril 40MG once a day, no problems with that one. I had some issues with the first med they gave me, Amlodipine. Once the doc switched me I was fine.

Take Hydrochlorothiazide as well, diuretic, just makes me piss frequently. So I delay taking it if I'm driving to Havasu.

Curious Amlodipine did not work out for you if you do not mind. Been prescribed for years,but eveytime i ask about the same statins for many years the answer i get
“Your still here”. Same cardiologist for 27 years,saved my life + he was just passing thru emergency to parking lot on a Saturday afternnon in Camarillo when i was hauled in 27 years ago.

 

[stephenkatsea]

I’ve been taking Lisinopril 40mg and Amlodipine 10mg, once a day for many years with no side effects. I had also been taking hydrochlorothiazide. But my Dr noticed an increase of calcium in my blood work. I’d read Thiazides are often a contributor to this. Mentioned that to the Dr. So, Dr dumped the HCL. All remains good.

 

[Cray Paper]

High blood pressure is in my family's DNA, and I have experience with the medications. Amlodipine didn't do much for me and Lisinopril was more effective. My experience is that when any are taken the Hydro stuff is also prescribe to rid our blood / body of excess water. But.. these drugs also impact sex drive, not to mention the nasty dry persistent cough.
I got my BP pretty much under control after awhile without the drugs by losing weight, cutting down on the booze and just being more active and dealing with stress in healthier ways.

I'm getting on in years, but have heard this from others too.

Dont play Doc and adjust your prescriptions, talk to them and follow their guidance. One of my younger brothers damn near died earlier this year because he hated the impacts on his labido and quit taking the Hydro pills. I called him out of the blue on my way home from work one night and he sounded drunk, I knew he wasn't right, or drunk, and kept pressing him on what was wrong. He told me he thought he had a stroke, his wife wasn't around and he hadn't left the couch in 2 days. I took him to the ER, after spending a week in intensive care the root cause was determined. He kept taking the other BP meds but not the Hydro stuff and he had so much water in his blood he was drowning from it. His lungs could not process the air he was breathing and he became delusional. Covid played a part in this but the key thing was an extreme amount of water in his blood due to not taking the Hydro pills.

 

[napanutt]

Damn. I thought I was old and decrepit.

I’ve been taking 10 mg lisinopril/ 12.5 hydro whatever for 10 years or so now. I know if I double up accidentally I can get light headed.

 

[Rondog4405]

Couldn't do lisinopril. Itchy cough drove me nuts. Been on losartan potassium and amlodopine for years now.. no side effects ..

 

[Wayn-o]

20 mg per day - no issues or side effects.

 

[707dog]

after my first first covid shot my blood pressure sky rocketed to heart attack/stroke levels within a few hrs. had to be taken to the emergency room took 2 days for it to even budge. they prescribed amlodipine which helped it come down but just could not get it in control after about two weeks is came down in to higher but normal levels. they wanted to try a bunch of other meds told them no... iv never high had blood pressure issues or bad blood work until i took that shot. i instead changed up the way i eat and what i drank, my wife eats plant base and vegan style foods so i jumped aboard have not had a issues since. i have my cheat meals but not one issue with high blood pressure as i still monitor it weekly. only noticed some limp dick issues when they bumped up the mg doses

 

[Spudsbud]

Lisiniprol, tried it. 1 month. No bueno.
Completelt killed my........"ability".
Been on amlodipine for years. some side effects but minor.
Threw the hydro in the garbage.
& a few others I cant remember.
PITA.
but, after a stroke,..... I deal with it.

 

[wishiknew]

I took it for a bit. Had a strong cough. Didn't know until I wasn't taking it for a few days and my cough subsided. Then onto hydro???? Something. Just looked at post 4. That's what I take.

Have taken 40 mg for years have had a cough every morning for at least 5 years

 

[AEA]

It caused me a terrible, unrelenting cough. This was right at the time the covid scare was really getting going. Should've the looks I got from people.

 

[Bear Down]

Took it for a little bit and didnt like the feeling it gave me which made me feel quite uncomfy and some gum swelling. Dr. Switched me to Irbrsartan 75mg and its doing good for me with zero side effects
My typical BP is about 155/160 ish over 90s ... With this medication im consistently under 135/90s

 

[Taboma]

Curious Amlodipine did not work out for you if you do not mind. Been prescribed for years,but eveytime i ask about the same statins for many years the answer i get
“Your still here”. Same cardiologist for 27 years,saved my life + he was just passing thru emergency to parking lot on a Saturday afternnon in Camarillo when i was hauled in 27 years ago.

The Amlodipine worked initially to lower my BP -- which I only discovered was even high when it was checked during an eye exam.
Within a couple of months however, I started suffering an onslaught of rather nasty gum problems despite having my teeth cleaned regularly.
Obviously something had caused a change, the BP meds were the most obvious.
Dug into the research and found that what I was suffering wasn't a common side effect of Amlodipine, but it had been documented.

I discussed my recent drastic dental change with my doctor and what I'd discovered reading. He agreed he'd read of it as well, but it was rare.
Anyway, changed to Lisinopril, gums recovered rapidly and yes initially the cough was irritating.
The other issue I'd had with Amlodipine was occasional minor, but concerning, balance/equilibrium issues when working in my yard. Haven't noticed that with the Lisinopril.
I've been on this program for several years now and it seems to keep my BP in check with minimal side effects others are reporting.

I do blood panels a couple of times a year, so far my potassium and calcium are remaining stable.

 

[RVR SWPR]

Taboma,thanks. Keep doing what you doing.

 

[RCDave]

I am on 20mg dosage of liso. Recently the Dr prescribed a med to go along with it. Seems to cause cold like symptoms? Sneezing and watery eyes....

 

[jetboatperformance]

Old mens club LOL I take 20 mg twice a day , amlodapine 5mg and Hydroclorithiazide at nite (piss all nite ) really fucks with my sleep but I'm getting use to it

 

[Ace in the Hole]

Old mens club LOL I take 20 mg twice a day , amlodapine 5mg and Hydroclorithiazide at nite (piss all nite ) really fucks with my sleep but I'm getting use to it

Why aren't they having you take this in the AM?

 

[jetboatperformance]

Why aren't they having you take this in the AM?

Same question BUT my waking BP stays high no matter what so we suffer accordingly , while at nite even after a long stressful day and a few beers its lower Go figure

 

[Sherpa]

the Lisinopril cough is a documented thing............. it made me cough like crazy.. gave that one up real quick.

 

[Flynryan]

52 yr old and 20mg of lisinopril and a cholesterol med

I find myself clearing my throat throughout the the day constantly.

I also sweat alot more but not sure if this is from the meds

 

[SoCalDave]

Been taking 20mg for 20 years now with no side effects. Actuall prescription ran out about a week ago and had to go see my Dr for my annual followup yesterday. At his office it was 118/78 so we decided to get off of it and monitor it for a few weeks. Let's see where this takes me as any prescription is not good for your system in the long run.
Good luck with yous.

Well been monitoring my BP and it is escalating so I'm calling my Doc today to get my Lisinopril refilled.

 

[Sandlord]

Old mens club LOL I take 20 mg twice a day , amlodapine 5mg and Hydroclorithiazide at nite (piss all nite ) really fucks with my sleep but I'm getting use to it

Enaporil 20mg 2x, morning and evening
Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg 1x in the morning for me.
BP went from 189/100 to 120/82.

at one point they switched pharmacies and gave me Enaporil with 12.5mg hydro in the same pill,2x
I was pissing all night too.

then they switched it to enap w/o the hydro and I didn’t know.
I swelled up like Fred Flintstone and had trouble breathing, while in Cancun.
got some hydro and pissed away the rest of my vacation

 

[jetboatperformance]

Enaporil 20mg 2x, morning and evening
Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg 1x in the morning for me.
BP went from 189/100 to 120/82.

at one point they switched pharmacies and gave me Enaporil with 12.5mg hydro in the same pill,2x
I was pissing all night too.

then they switched it to enap w/o the hydro and I didn’t know.
I swelled up like Fred Flintstone and had trouble breathing, while in Cancun.
got some hydro and pissed away the rest of my vacation

My ignoring my meds got me a life flight a few years back lesson learned , This week I started a low dose "ED" med 3 days in a row best waking and bed time BP in years (digital cuff ) , I had researched it adnauseum (above) and ask my doc (s' ) One was a bit hesitant, one said go for it , so far so good

 

[TPC]

I take several meds to help control my blood pressure , they have their own side effects My current is Lisinopril anyone ?

Lisinopril with no issues at all. My Shaft of delight still performs quite well.

 

[Nokomis]

Lisinopril 10mg/day. The only side effect for me is the occasional itchy throat cough.

 

[22hotkat]

Tom one thing that I didn't see mentioned is the drop in sodium levels in your blood. I was on linsinopril / hydrochlorothiazide and my sodium level dropped to 129 -133. Min is 136. They changed it to straight linsinopril as the combo is a diuretic to see if it would fix the problem

 

[OCMerrill]

I take several meds to help control my blood pressure , they have their own side effects My current is Lisinopril anyone ?

I've been taking it for years along with a beta blocker, metoprolol to slow my at rest heart rate and help prevent tachycardia. That combo is a godsend for me compared to being adverted from a 250 BPM pulse rate. Funny thing is I did not have High Blood pressure to start with.

My point is these meds are used for a certain function and usually along with other meds that make up the treatment. This makes sense in your case.
Lisino keeps your Kidneys from holding water but does not rob your body of salts. Its a good med but a side effect is coughing. I have that issue.

 

[OCMerrill]

Tom one thing that I didn't see mentioned is the drop in sodium levels in your blood. I was on linsinopril / hydrochlorothiazide and my sodium level dropped to 129 -133. Min is 136. They changed it to straight linsinopril as the combo is a diuretic to see if it would fix the problem

Liniso is not considered a diuretic but as you have sated, taken along with other meds can act as a diuretic and shove out the salt which causes other issues. Glad your on top of it. Low sodium can cause heart rhythm issues so I have to stay on top of that also.

What a super informative thread.

 

[gqchris]

I've been taking it for years along with a beta blocker, metoprolol to slow my at rest heart rate and help prevent tachycardia. That combo is a godsend for me compared to being adverted from a 250 BPM pulse rate. Funny thing is I did not have High Blood pressure to start with.

My point is these meds are used for a certain function and usually along with other meds that make up the treatment. This makes sense in your case.
Lisino keeps your Kidneys from holding water but does not rob your body of salts. Its a good med but a side effect is coughing. I have that issue.

Same here I take Atenolol for SVT and Palpitations now about 15 years or so. Was literally a life saver for me. Before that, I was also in the 250BPM club and so many ER visits.

 

[jetboatperformance]

So some interest for this thread I have/use a digital device for BP , we have taken it to the DR and checked it for accuracy . After my "incident" a couple years back I've been randomly measuring my BP particularly on waking but now at nite too , the evening is typically lower overall . (less stress) The AM is a bit high even for my age . Although the "my study" is short term , the addition of Cialis (2.5 mg) mid day has significantly dropped all the numbers , in fact the nite time is pretty low (monitoring) I had read that this was an unintended side effect and was actually pleasantly surprised

 

[FreeBird236]

I've been taking it for years along with a beta blocker, metoprolol to slow my at rest heart rate and help prevent tachycardia. That combo is a godsend for me compared to being adverted from a 250 BPM pulse rate. Funny thing is I did not have High Blood pressure to start with.

My point is these meds are used for a certain function and usually along with other meds that make up the treatment. This makes sense in your case.
Lisino keeps your Kidneys from holding water but does not rob your body of salts. Its a good med but a side effect is coughing. I have that issue.

Same here I take Atenolol for SVT and Palpitations now about 15 years or so. Was literally a life saver for me. Before that, I was also in the 250BPM club and so many ER visits.

I'm sure both of you have been evaluated for a catheter ablation. I had Wolff Parkinson White syndrome, and would go to 220+ instantly, lived with it for 50 years until I was ablated at age 50, now 70, and haven't had an episode since. I still have an occasional double beat where it tries to start but goes right back to normal.

 

[FreeBird236]

So some interest for this thread I have/use a digital device for BP , we have taken it to the DR and checked it for accuracy . After my "incident" a couple years back I've been randomly measuring my BP particularly on waking but now at nite too , the evening is typically lower overall . (less stress) The AM is a bit high even for my age . Although the "my study" is short term , the addition of Cialis (2.5 mg) mid day has significantly dropped all the numbers , in fact the nite time is pretty low (monitoring) I had read that this was an unintended side effect and was actually pleasantly surprised

I've heard it might have an effect on Alzheimer's as well.

 

[Ultra...Good]

5mg per day since mid June. 47 yrs old and was overweight, still am but still losing. Smoked for 30 years, quit 4 yrs ago. Drank same amount of time, stopped when I found out about psi. Change in diet and exercise habits.

Side effects were it made me tired and dried me out. Ocassional dry cough, it woke me up last night. Since it makes me tired I take it before I go to sleep. I drink a lot of water and once a day I mix A Gateraid packet into water with 2X the water recomended. The packets have no sugar, no sodium, I think only a few calories. BP is acceptable now, hoping to get off the meds soon.

 

[River Runnin]

Lowpressor got me! I didn't check my pressure's and just took them like labeled. I passed out, broke my back in 2 places, was in the hospital and some shithead kept setting off an alarm and keeping me awake!... I was pissed! .... I asked who the asshole was that kept setting it off? ... When they said it was me and it was my heart hitting 30BPM!! -- Guess I was on my way out! -- Moral is! -- I check my BP daily now! ... And NO Lowpressor!

 

[jetboatperformance]

Lowpressor got me! I didn't check my pressure's and just took them like labeled. I passed out, broke my back in 2 places, was in the hospital and some shithead kept setting off an alarm and keeping me awake!... I was pissed! .... I asked who the asshole was that kept setting it off? ... When they said it was me and it was my heart hitting 30BPM!! -- Guess I was on my way out! -- Moral is! -- I check my BP daily now! ... And NO Lowpressor!

Mine (experience) got me this , this was saying fuck it and not taking the scripts period

 

[FreeBird236]

Mine (experience) got me this , this was saying fuck it and not taking the scripts period

There is some validity to that Alzheimer's info, but just think, not only can you have sex, you can also remember it.

 

[Hava-Schiada]

Was on lisinopril for six months, but developed a dry cough. My doctor told me to let him know if I did. Switched to Losartin with no side effects for the last five years.

 

[CoolCruzin]

Lisinopril got me a trip to the ER
Took it for few years
Got a dry cough later on ,I just lived with it .
Then 4 yrs later my lips got swollen.
Throat start to close up .
This happen all within a 6 hour period
That was the trip to the ER
Dr took me off of that stuff . Taking Matzim
Along with hydrochloride

 

[OCMerrill]

I'm sure both of you have been evaluated for a catheter ablation. I had Wolff Parkinson White syndrome, and would go to 220+ instantly, lived with it for 50 years until I was ablated at age 50, now 70, and haven't had an episode since. I still have an occasional double beat where it tries to start but goes right back to normal.

I have PVC's and PAC's both. I was told by three different Heart Doc's over the years its very likely they would have to burn the pacer and place electronics.
Those extra beats likely cause my Tach but again 100 mg twice a day Beta's and I sustain pretty well except the obvious lack of energy, easy to gain weight, etc.

My Dad passed away from a failed Medtronic's pacer so I'm not ready yet and I turn 56 in a couple months.

No Caffeine, no stimulants what so ever. I actually have a new deal going where I will be seeing a heart rhythm specialist here in three weeks. Will see what that brings.

 

[OCMerrill]

Same here I take Atenolol for SVT and Palpitations now about 15 years or so. Was literally a life saver for me. Before that, I was also in the 250BPM club and so many ER visits.

Just NOTHING worse than having a great day and out of nowhere WTF...and I seriously feel for you. I hated it and it was hard to diagnose. Feeling my pulse all the time, thinking is this one it? To fast to count, ER 3-4 times a year. Sucked.

I don't do that shit anymore. I still feel the extra beats and they bug me but most the time I just get up and do something.

Now the double shitty part is my son has had three episodes of Tach. That is part of the you want to buy a Harley...buy the Harley mentality comes in.

 

[gqchris]

Just NOTHING worse than having a great day and out of nowhere WTF...and I seriously feel for you. I hated it and it was hard to diagnose. Feeling my pulse all the time, thinking is this one it? To fast to count, ER 3-4 times a year. Sucked.

I don't do that shit anymore. I still feel the extra beats and they bug me but most the time I just get up and do something.

Now the double shitty part is my son has had three episodes of Tach. That is part of the you want to buy a Harley...buy the Harley mentality comes in.

No doubt! Have had the shit since I was 16 years old. I think I had sooner but never could explain to my parents.

Did you ever have to get Adenosine to convert at the ER? I used to work at the ER and had to push that shit a few times. Literally stops your heart so it can reset. I hated seeing the peoples faces , its pure fear! Luckily I never needed it to convert. Its horrible.

Sorry to hear about your son. I hope my daughter doesn't inherit it as well. Funny thing is my wife who is much younger then me has been battling horrible PVC's and PACS the last few years. They are making her light headed and damn near passed out on Monday. I had to grab her and elevate her immediately.

Cardiologist today says drink/eat more salt, and re-evaluate in 3 months. WTF. I asked for an Electrophysiologist referral the minute he said that.

Let me know how your new guy goes, I need to be looked at again also and would love to get someone for her also! So hard to find anyone that cares.

 

[gqchris]

I'm sure both of you have been evaluated for a catheter ablation. I had Wolff Parkinson White syndrome, and would go to 220+ instantly, lived with it for 50 years until I was ablated at age 50, now 70, and haven't had an episode since. I still have an occasional double beat where it tries to start but goes right back to normal.

I could never get that far down the specialist line, they would always just tell me to relax.! And they could never catch it on an EKG. I will say, once I got on a beta blocker, I have not gone full Tach since. (15 years now) I know you remember the feeling, you get a palp, it doesn't recover and next beat is the electrical chaos at 225 BPM. Fuck that feelin is scary.

 

[FreeBird236]

I could never get that far down the specialist line, they would always just tell me to relax.! And they could never catch it on an EKG. I will say, once I got on a beta blocker, I have not gone full Tach since. (15 years now) I know you remember the feeling, you get a palp, it doesn't recover and next beat is the electrical chaos at 225 BPM. Fuck that feelin is scary.

I think maybe I was actually lucky to have a known and very heavily studied syndrome, so they knew the basic area that needed to be ablated, but they still do what they call mapping. For years I was able to stop them by holding my breath, but one day I had several episodes and couldn't get them to stop so I went to the ER and got an EKG. First thing out of the doc's mouth was WPW and why are you living with this. I told him when I was 10 they told me it was tachycardia and to live with it, he said we've come a little way in 40 years. My Dr. was Marc Platt who has since retired but I understand Loma Linda still has a very good electrophysiology dept. as I'm sure many other hospitals do as well. Dr Platt was supposed to be cutting edge at the time, at least that's what he told me. He was a real character, but I owe him a lot. If you're doing well with meds that may be the best thing for you, if you have more trouble, you might consider other options, just wanted to let everyone know.

 

[angiebaby]

Lisinopril made me cough all night long. Neither Jeff nor I were getting any sleep. My Dr. switched me to Losartan. No side effects for me with that. After switching prescriptions, it took about two months for the coughs to subside completely. I started taking Magnesium Breakthrough about six-eight months ago, and when I went for my annual checkup in August, he told me to stop taking the Losartan; I no longer had hypertension. That is the only thing I can attribute it to. However, I had stage 1 hypertension.