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What Are The Side Effects Of Lisinopril?

I am now on lisinopril but I cough so much it keeps me from sleeping P.A. Suggested losartan but not sure of side effects I go the natural route and take what I need for osteoporosis and high BP Im83 and was in very good health until Lisinopril Lorraine
Wed, 9 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you wondering about ide effects of Lisinopril . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms like cough . It is occurring due to lisinopril as its side effects in your case . As your doctor is prescribing losartan , he/she has prescribed you after assessing its side effects . So , your must go as per prescription . There are side effects of this drug but , they usually occur in some persons not in all and with particular dose and particular period . You doctor must have considered all these factors before prescribing this medicine . so start it as per prescription and if there will be any side effect then consult your doctor and discuss with him/her .For now do warm saline gargles .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Are The Side Effects Of Lisinopril?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you wondering about ide effects of Lisinopril . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms like cough . It is occurring due to lisinopril as its side effects in your case . As your doctor is prescribing losartan , he/she has prescribed you after assessing its side effects . So , your must go as per prescription . There are side effects of this drug but , they usually occur in some persons not in all and with particular dose and particular period . You doctor must have considered all these factors before prescribing this medicine . so start it as per prescription and if there will be any side effect then consult your doctor and discuss with him/her .For now do warm saline gargles . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari