Lotrel and blood pressure

The second day after I started to take Lotrel 5/20 my blood pressure lowered considerably (good news) The bad news was about 45 after taking
Lotrel I felt a gradual tightening in my lower neck that traveled up and increased in intesity until it felt like someone was tightening a noose around my neck! I could not inhale ANY air. Nothing. For about 30 seconds I struggled managed to croak air OUT not IN and say "anaphlactic shock 911" to my son. Just before I thought I was going to pass out I was able to get air in and gradually breath. I have never been so frightened in my life.

I have been taking Lotrel 5/10 for a while now. I don't really remember how long because I have symptoms of Alzheimer's. But I also take about 15 others meds. It did lower my blood pressure. A couple of months ago my chest started hurting so bad my wife took me to the emergency room. I spent 3 days in the hospital with numerous tests to find out my heart is fine. I am still exhausted all the time, I have noticed when I stand up for a while my legs and feet turn purple in large spots. If I stand up from being bent over I get dizzy, chest and throat tighten, and I feel like my shoulders and arms get very heavy. I can't really do any activity, even walking out to the mailbox is hard. It finally came to me that it is probably the Lotrel. My wife called my doctor today but he hasn't called back yet. Has anybody quit cold turkey? I don't want any more of this.
Has anybody had these sort of effects and been switched to something with less side effects? Let me know please.

It has helped my blood pressure BUT I have gained 13 lbs in 4 months, and I do NOT eat sweets or high fat foods...PLEASE, anyone else han=ving weight gain problems? Barbie703@hotmail.com

Anaphylactic reaction, blood pressure dropped to 70/40, flushing, generalized hives/angioedema, tightness in throat, diaphoresis, palpitations, and lightheadedness(even near syncope) and hypotension. Alterations in the kinin metabolism pathway due to the ace inhibitor