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What Causes Red Blotches On The Chest, Shoulders And Back While On Lisinopril?

Posted on Tue, 27 Jun 2017

Question: I had a dental appointment on XXXXXXX 1. I had high blood pressure so I went to a physician and was prescribed a 5MG tablet of lisinopril. Later that day I had xrays and had a tooth removed. I have taken one tablet of lisinopril each day. Late on XXXXXXX 2 I first noticed a red blotchy area of skin, starting where my neck meets my chest and goes over my shoulders and across my back, six inches wide. I was also taking 2 ibuprophen and 1 acetamenaphen every four hours for the dental pain. The spots or blotches are still there today, XXXXXXX 5, but not as bright red. Bitewings and a panoramic radiographic image were taken. What do you feel happened?

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possibly allergic reaction to Lisinopril

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
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The rash you developed is likely due to allergic reaction to Lisinopril.
Please be advised to discontinue Lisinopril and follow up with your treating physician to switch to another class of anti hypertensive like beta blocker.
You can also take Benadryl 25 mg every 6 hours until rash subsides.Please be advised to discontinue acetaminophen,Ibuprofen and avoid alcohol while on Benadryl as it can stress your liver.

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Dr.Lekshmi

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