March 3th
2004
2:29 AM
Good Morning
I have just experienced the following reaction to Lisinopril 20mg,one tablet per day.Severe swelling of the lips and cheeks to the extent that over a period of 4 hours I thought my lips would explode,my face was the size of a football.Spent 24 hours in Accident and Emergency department were I was treated with steriods and antihistamine.The swelling effect to the face will subside gradually over 5 days.Dr at hospital recommendation to change Medication.
September 18th
2008
8:52 AM
I was prescribed Simvastatin following experiencing a stroke- the first time I took it I threw up seriously an hour later - but it was so close to my recent stroke that it was not recognized as having connection with the drug. The day I came home from hospital I threw up again -seriously and yes, in the projectile manner- I rang the hospital for advice - they told me to come in- and I was left waiting , desperate for sleep in accident and emergency- having been traiged as a non important case. On this occasion I was given some medication to control vomiting and sent home. The vomiting continued and eventually I realized it was the drug. I had to return to work a month after leaving hospital and I couldn't do this if there was any risk of sudden and projectile vomiting! I am quite angry that I was not told of the side effect and had to work it out- during a time when my brain was not at it's best!
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