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Can Lisinopril Cause Increased Dust Sensitivity?
I've taken Lisinopril at 10mg for several weeks with little impact on my blood pressure so my doctor increased the dosage to 20mg. Not long after that, I developed what appears to be a heightened state of dust hypersensitivity. I know that I am "allergic" to dust but this is quite pronounced, including "smelling dust," runny nose as well as a tickling in my throat (and I know that this alone can be a side effect of Lisinopril). My question is whether Lisinopril can increase the sensitivity to dust and therefore explain my symptoms?
Mon, 19 Sep 2016
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Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Asad Riaz, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem.
Lisinopril is a drug, which other than targetting thr chemicals that affect your blood pressure, also reduces the rate of breakdown of bradykinin. This chemical is involved is several manifestations of the allergic response like cough, itch and rash. So yes, in some indviduals (less than 10%) it may cause symptoms like those you reported.
It would be advisable if you contact your doctor to change your medicines and switch you to Losartan or Valsartan instead.
I hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask.
Regards.
Dr.Asad Riaz.
General and Family Physician..
Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Asad Riaz, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem.
Lisinopril is a drug, which other than targetting thr chemicals that affect your blood pressure, also reduces the rate of breakdown of bradykinin. This chemical is involved is several manifestations of the allergic response like cough, itch and rash. So yes, in some indviduals (less than 10%) it may cause symptoms like those you reported.
It would be advisable if you contact your doctor to change your medicines and switch you to Losartan or Valsartan instead.
I hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask.
Regards.
Dr.Asad Riaz.
General and Family Physician..
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