Anyone else have a bad interaction while on lisinopril?

I took lisinopril for about two months.
My wife noticed that I started saying some scary things, like life wasn't worth living anymore and that I wished I were dead. Plus, I was very listless and withdrawn.
Alarmed, she told me to stop taking it.
On my own, I had noticed I was often dizzy upon standing. (As a stroke patient, that is a very dangerous condition, as falls can be hazardous.)
Long story short, I quit taking it and felt better almost immediately.

My whole family developed a dry cough on lisinopril (PRINIVIL, etc. ) My father also developed a squeaky voice. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors [ACEis] affect almost 30%. In our case annoying sensitivity was the result. A 'cousin' class of drugs worked. Angiotensin II enzyme reuptake blockers [ARBs], i.e., Losartan (ARBIL, etc.)

I was recently diagnosed with kidney disease and my Nephrologist put me on Lisinopril, stating it would provide protective factors to my kidneys. I experienced the frequent dizziness, usually upon standing. I also got waves of nausea with the dizziness that were brief but happened 1-3 times daily. The other side effect I experienced was a significant increase in anxiety, when I had no previous issues. After 6 months on the medication, losing 25 lbs, and receiving excellent lab reports, he took me off of it. I didn't connect how much better I feel to the Lisinopril until I read this. Thank you for sharing!

I developed a slight dry cough.

I took it for many years but then the doctors took me off of it because it was causing me to get pancreatitis

Thank you for raising this issue. I am on lisinopril and noticed the side effects like leg cramps after eating bananas and some dizzyness. Can you share the suplement you found helpful?

I’ve been on Lisinopril 6 weeks. I became lethargic with serious brain fog and light headedness. I also had pain in my joints. I was told it would get better but honestly it got much worse. I started having extreme panic attacks that left me drained and thinking I was insane. I almost checked into a hospital before I learned about this side effect. Starting today I will no longer take lisinopril or any meds for blood pressure. Hopefully I will get better in a few days and will do natural things like diet and exercise to lower blood pressure!

That was almost exactly the reaction I had.
I became very depressed, too.
My wife noticed it, about two weeks after I started.
No more ACE inhibitors for me.

@musicguy - Thanks for sharing. I've been on lisinopril for years, what about 3 months ago develop the same symptoms you describe. Very lightheadedness or dizzy, and tired. Every told me it's not the medication. Because I had been on it for years without a problem. Could you?Please let me know if your symptoms clear up? I'm going to discontinue these temporarily and call my Dr. Thank you!

@scottrl - thank you. How are you feeling now that you stopped taking it?And how long did it take to feel better or normal?