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What Causes Staph Infections, Sores And Boils After Taking Lisinopril?

Okay... In October 2011 I was prescribed the lowest dose of Lisinopril. Since then I have experienced staph infections, sores, and boils. And it is as if my body is now allergic to my own sweat; a dark red rash appears under breasts and at butt crack and at creases where legs meet body.

I have undergone 3 courses of antibiotics and am starting the 4th. I bathe every other day, now every day.

Mon, 29 Dec 2014
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Hello
Lisinopril is an ace inhibitors and this drug was prescribed as lowest possible dose .
But in my opinion ,it was a coincidence that you developed staphylococcal infection ( as this is a type of bacteria and think yourself , how you can got a bacterial infection with lisinopril ).
In my opinion frequent , recurrent infection may be due to lowering of immunity , so consult an immunologist and get his opinion.
The 2nd measure is get in blood for culture and drug sensitivity test for most effective and suitable antibiotics for staphylococcal infection.
3rd consult a dermatologist and get his opinion regarding this infection.
Good luck.
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What Causes Staph Infections, Sores And Boils After Taking Lisinopril?

Hello Lisinopril is an ace inhibitors and this drug was prescribed as lowest possible dose . But in my opinion ,it was a coincidence that you developed staphylococcal infection ( as this is a type of bacteria and think yourself , how you can got a bacterial infection with lisinopril ). In my opinion frequent , recurrent infection may be due to lowering of immunity , so consult an immunologist and get his opinion. The 2nd measure is get in blood for culture and drug sensitivity test for most effective and suitable antibiotics for staphylococcal infection. 3rd consult a dermatologist and get his opinion regarding this infection. Good luck.