Lisinopril was prescribed to lower my blood pressure. It helped a lot or about a week-- but then I got a terrible hacking cough that took 8 days to go away. The doctor switched me over to losartan. It worked pretty well-- but after 2 weeks I got a bad, hacking cough again. I cut the dosage in 1/4 (one tablet, 25 mg. is 4 pieces). That worked for a few days then I got horrible flu symptoms and the cough came back.
I don't relish taking any pills ever-- but, my blood pressure is out of control without it. Because of a history of allergies and autoimmune things-- my theory about this sudden High BP is an allergy to cottonwood which is blanketing the entire town.

I do have heart problems-- AI, AR, MVP, MR and a pulmonary vale & triscupid valve problem. I'm 60-- but in pretty good shape.

Maybe my heart is just worn out

or maybe I have allergy myocarditis

I know see a doctor-- but none have openings and they are way, way too expensive anyway