Facial swelling symptoms and conditions

I was put on a small dosage of Lisinopril about 6 months ago for extremely HBP. At first I thought I wasn't having any ill effects but about two months after the initial does I started breaking out in hives and would have an incident every 4 or 5 days of extreme swelling in my mouth and lips. IT never dawned on me that the meds might be to blame but after extensively eliminating all other factors I called my doctor and asked to be taken off. She agreed that was a good idea and had now put me on a beta blocker instead. I actually started to relax a bit thinking my problems were over but a few days ago it happened all over again. I woke up to extreme facial swelling so now I don't know what to think. I had been off of the Lisinopril for almost three weeks when the last reaction happened, could that STILL be the culprit???

I had this thing placed in April of 2008. I was fine had minor cramping and went back for check up. everything was okay until January 2009 I got a yeast infection. I did an otc med and it went away for about 3 days. It came back with Avengeance not only did I have a yeast infection but it was accompanied with migrated arthralgia. I could hardly walk at one point on my right foot then it moved from my right hand to my left and has settled in to my right foot. I called my PCP and she gave me meds to treat and it went away for a month. I was told that if it came back with the arthralgia she was going to test me for lupus!!!! LUPUS I thought I was in a lot of trouble the next month because it came back. I have had 8 yeast infections in 6 months. Every time my husband and I have sex it feels like a rug burn and I get the infection back. I was told (when I finally thought to call) by my GYN that if you get yeast infection and it doesn't fully go away it can live on the strings and keep coming back. I was treated this last time with a vag cream insert and an oral med. I thought I was free and clear but two months later here I am again. I am going in to see my GYN/PCP to have this removed tomorrow she agrees that the mirena is the issue. I have had all these other symptoms thought mostly the weight issue I can't lose weight not matter how hard I work at it. I have facial swelling and have been very fatigued. Also be warned that you should not have this placed if you have history of endometriosis. I consulted as to why with one of the doc that i am a nurse for and she said that this can cause bleeding to be worse since endometrial tissue can attach anywhere in the body. I have endometriosis removed twice and I am not willing to take the risk of abn bleeding elsewhere I already have enough CRAP to deal with. I am sure that some women have had this and it hasn't been an issue. More power to you!! but for those of you who are suffering form this. You can file a formal complaint with the FDA I think if enough of us file complaints maybe will step back and take a closer look at the TRUE SE of this horrible device!!

please everyone who is on lisinopril be warned!!!! my mother was on this medication for a month and began having hives. she went to the emergency room and they gave her antihistamines. a few days later she woke up with facial swelling and a sense of not being able to breath. she went back to the emergency room where she was treated as above. twenty minutes after discharge she began swelling and her throat closed. she suffered cardiac arrest due to lack of oxygen from the swelling in her face and throat.she was stabilized, but unfortunately did not survive this ordeal. please, everyone on this medication, if you experience hives, facial swelling, or lip swelling, see your doctor immediately and push to have medication switched!!!!!!!

I just had cortisone injected into rear to help break up persistant facial swelling caused by MIXto SX CO2 fractional laser treatment to face four weeks ago.
First signs were needles and pins feeling in cheeks. Later developed abdominal cramps and heartburn. 24 hours later my face is swollen and bright red allover plus upper chest is red. I feel anxious.
Oh well. Hope the cure eventually solves what it was meant to do: Decrease facial swelling.

I was given 20 mg of Prednisone for 10 days for a rash and joint pain.
The pain went away and I felt great the rash got a little better. Two days ago I took my last pill. I woke up that night and my knees gave out. By morning I was great! Next night I woke with knee problem again had to slide down the stairs to the living room. I got to wondering if the knee thing could be associated with the Prednisone. I got on line and read all this terrible stuff. I am so Horrified! Today I am in pain like my body is bruised and my face is swollen a little. I have acid reflux as well. Non of this is typical for me. My knee thing is ok again, but I am just appalled! I have no MED insurance. I hope this isn't the beginning of worse things I am not taking that drug now. The Dr. didn't say I needed to taper...

I hope I have not damaged myself by taking this drug! My heart goes out to all of you! My question is - Why are the Dr.'s prescribing this terrible drug?

I had to take my husband to the ER yesterday due to the side effects of Lisinopril, which he has been taking for 15 years!! His lips were swollen as were his cheeks and he had a heavy rash over many parts of his body. The nurse I spoke to asked if he was having trouble swallowing. He was to call 911 if I didn't get home in time to get him to the ER. The Dr said he was having an allergic reaction to the medication and 20% of people taking it have the reaction of facial swelling which can affect the tongue and/or throat (which can actually close up) no matter how long they have been taking the medication. Until you can get on another bp medicine, have a 50 mg of Benadryl on hand at all times and head for the ER if your face starts to swell or swallowing is a problem.

After less than two weeks on Lisinopril I felt terrible. I told my doctor, but he insisted that I continue to take it because "it was so good for my heart." I do not have a heart problem.

Over the next year, I fell multiple times; and was seen in urgent care for hives, facial swelling, and other symptoms of allergic reaction. I was ultimately referred to an allergist who diagnosed an allergy to Lisinopril.

The drug did not control my blood pressure, and in fact could have caused anaphylactic shock. I was prescribed Epipens to carry at all times, in the even my airways closed at a cost of $500 out of pocket before Lisinopril was identified as the culprit.

I personally know of two other women with the same experience. The drug is not as great as it is made out to be by the medical profession.

Started taking maxide and within 1 day started facial swelling,ears, lips,cheeks. stop immediately and went back on ace inhibitor such as altace or lisinopril with no problem.

Alright well ive been on pred for about 2 months now started out at 40mg / daily but now am at 30mg. I've experienced facial swelling, minor weight gain, severe acne on face back and shoulders, my hands now slightly shake, and ive had mood swings. I have never had any problems with sleeping or night sweats if anything im getting more sleep than i have before.

IMPORTANT!! Someone, please reply back to this, and fast. I had some sort of allergic reaction to a new face wash I used, and my face became swollen and red. The next day (today) I went to the doctors office and she gave me prednisone (30 mg today, 20 tomorrow, and 10 for the next day). I was really happy because she said that this drug is anti-inflammitory, and the point of it is to get rid of the swelling on my face. After reading all of these horror stories, I'm pretty scared. I'm wondering if I should even take the next two doses...tomorrow's Saturday, and the doctor's office is closed, so I don't know what's a good idea... please help! She only gave me a little bit, for the course of three days **does anyone out there believe that I'll be fine, concidering that it's such a small dose? I just want my facial swelling gone, that's the point.

On IV SoluMedrol for 3 days. Have RRMS and was having leg weakness and problems with vision. Steroids caused horrible heart palpatations and shortness of breath, along with nausea and facial swelling, and and increase in temp and facial flushing. Is this normal??

I was taking 500mgs of Neurontin for about 5 months. I am
very sensitive to meds, so my psych decided I should "try" this for my anxiety disorder.
I was wonderful until my hair started to fall out..and I mean
FALL OUT. I also gained about 8 lbs--facial swelling also.

Well, if I thought that was bad, I am into 5 weeks of withdrawal and I have NEVER been through anything like it. My anxiety is so bad that I am never at peace unless I take
prescribed tranquilizers..1and 1/2 mgs of clonazepam and .75mgs of xanax. My digestive tract is completely off-
balance..horrible indigestion. Sometimes I feel that my nerve endings are exposed. My knee joints ache also. I have never felt more miserable in my life. My psych is on sabbatical and never returned my emergency calls even though he is still legally my psych with no backup psych.

Please tell me, are these side effects permanent? I can take it if it's temporary....

facial swelling and loss of feeling to the point of effecting breathing and had to be taken to emergency room, given 3 shots and on another medication to prevent another outbreak. Scarry!!!

I was prescribed Levaquin for a bladder infection. After taking only two 500 mg. tablets I started having severe side effects. I had extreme muscle weakness and pain, nausea, dirreah, facial swelling, dizziness, nervousness, and impaired concentration that had me bedfast for three days. Sixth day after taking first dose and I am still experiencing severe neck and shoulder pain and slight dizziness.