Lisinopril is what I take and it appears to be having a decent effect. However I do not like the extreme hacking cough that it produces. This is a known side effect.
Does Lisinopril mean I won’t have a heart attack like my dad and brother?
Yes, it is.
I get it from time to time, but I would not say that it is persistent.
The drug keeps my pressure perfect too, and has done so for 10 years.
The angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs) act on a similar basis but have fewer side effects. They are the enhanced alternative to ACE Inhibitors.
You may not have any coughing with them.
Had that same issue, so did my wife. We both got switched to an ARB. Problem solved.
“Lisinopril is what I take and it appears to be having a decent effect. However I do not like the extreme hacking cough that it produces. This is a known side effect.”
I have that symptom and did not see it listed as a side effect. I’ll do some more research. Thanks!