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About 8 years ago I was prescribed Zestril by a private physician...

Posted at 1: 2 AM on Sep 22, 2008 by rayanthony, #34773
About 8 years ago I was prescribed Zestril by a private physician, after joining Kaiser 6 years ago I was switched to Lisinopril. 20mg/day. I had no problems until about 9 months ago when I suddenly had a SEVERE rash on my arms, back, and legs. After 3 physicians and an ER visit no one could identify the rash and no one asked about BP medications. I changed soaps, foods, clothing, and took lots of Benadryl. No improvement. I never considered the Lisinopril because I had been taking it for so long. My last physician was a very knowledgeable female doctor who confirmed that even after years of Lisinopril the side effects can suddenly appear. It has been two weeks since stopping the drug and my condition has slightly improved but still very bad. Doctor says it could take weeks, months, or longer for symptons to leave. My biggest complaint is that no previous physician including the ER never inquired about BP meds or Lisinopril. Incompetent at the least, bordering on malpractice. Has anyone has similar symptons after a long use of Lisinopril?
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Reply about 1 year ago on Sep 27, 2008 by fredstrickler, #12827

I was prescribed lisinopril over five years ago and had no ill effects. Then, in the last one to two years I developed a severe rash mainly on my arms. No one seemed to know the problem. After reading all the above I have decided to try stopping this medication. The redness has seemed to be getting worse. Now certain areas in the rash rupture and bleeds profusely.

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Reply about 1 year ago on Sep 28, 2008 by amberglo, #12856

YES I HAD BEEN TAKING ENAIPRIL FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND JUST THE PAST 6 MONTHS I HAVE BEEN ITCHING AND BREAKING OUT. THE ITCHING IS DRIVING ME INSANE AND I CANNOT TAKE BENYDRIL BECAUSE I HAVE ASTHMA. SO I JUST ITCH AND ITCH. I WAS HOPING THERE MIGHT BE SOME OTHER BP MED I COULD TAKE IN ITS PLACE. I AM AFRAID TO STOP TAKING IT.

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