Once you understand what's behind your cough, choosing the right treatment becomes much easier.

Q. My insurance company refused the blood pressure drug my doctor prescribed (Hyzaar) and had me take lisinopril. After one month, I got a cough from hell! I've had allergies, so my doctor and I ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q. My husband has been taking lisinopril for years now to control hypertension. We never associated his persistent nonstop ...

Lisinopril is a generic prescription drug that’s used to treat high blood pressure and certain other heart conditions. The drug comes as an oral tablet that you swallow. It’s usually taken once daily.