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Can Rashes Be A Result Of Taking Lisinopril For High BP?

My doctor prescribed Lisinopril 20 mg. I've been taking it about a week now. Yesterday I broke out in a rash through my midsection down to my pubic area and up onto 1 breast. This morning it has spread around to my back. The right side of my midsection is also swollen. I've also had joint pain. I haven't had one of the pills since yesterday morning. Would this medicine cause this and if so should I be concerned? The swelling really has me concerned. Thank you for you answer I'm 60 years old. I weigh 225 and I do have high blood pressure.
Fri, 7 Oct 2016
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Hello!

Thank you for asking on HCM!

Regarding your concern, I would explain that this rush could be related to an allergic reaction caused by lisinopril. You should know that all the drugs can potentially cause allergic reactions as an adverse effect.

But, it is important excluding other possible causes that may lead to this symptomatology too.

I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical exam and some tests (complete blood count and inflammation tests for a possible infection).

Meanwhile I would recommend stopping lisinopril intake and closely monitoring your blood pressure ( high blood pressure can occur from this change in your therapy).

Hope to have been helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri
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Can Rashes Be A Result Of Taking Lisinopril For High BP?

Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern, I would explain that this rush could be related to an allergic reaction caused by lisinopril. You should know that all the drugs can potentially cause allergic reactions as an adverse effect. But, it is important excluding other possible causes that may lead to this symptomatology too. I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical exam and some tests (complete blood count and inflammation tests for a possible infection). Meanwhile I would recommend stopping lisinopril intake and closely monitoring your blood pressure ( high blood pressure can occur from this change in your therapy). Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards, Dr. Iliri