I’ve had this little cough for the last month or so. Seems like my throat is occasionally dry. Sometimes it turns into a coughing fit, which is quite unpleasant.

My wife pointed this out to me today and told me it was a common side effect of Lisinopril, the drug I’m taking to lower my old pressure. Sure enough, it is [www.everydayhealth.com]:

Common side effects of lisinopril include:

• Cough
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Extreme tiredness
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Weakness
• Sneezing
• Runny nose
• Low sex drive
• Rash

Serious side effects can also occur. If you have any of these side effects, call your doctor right away:

• Swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
• Hoarseness
• Trouble breathing or swallowing
• Signs of infection, such as fever, sore throat, and chills
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes
• Lightheadedness or fainting
• Chest pain

So yeah, I should get that cough checked and my meds changed.