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Is There Another Blood Pressure Med That Has Less Side Effects?

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Posted on Sun, 26 Mar 2023
Question: I have been taking lisinipril for 2 months for high blood pressure. After one month I got a dry cough. Now 2 months later the dry cough is gone and now I have a very itchy scalp. Could this be a side effect of lisinipril? I have never had an itchy scalp before, I can think of nothing that I have done differently in the past month, no new shampoo or bedding or foods or? I have a very good diet. What can I do? Is there another blood pressure med that has less side effects? thanks
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Answered by Dr. PALLETI SUJITH KUMAR (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes Lisinopril can cause itchy scalp but rarely.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Lisinopri can cause itchy scalp as side effect apart from cough due to increased bradykinin in the body.This side effect can occur at any after starting the drug.Other possibility is dandruff about which you are sure that it's not there.So you stop Lisinopril and without those side effects.I hope I have answered your query.If you need further assistance I'm happy to help you.
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Is There Another Blood Pressure Med That Has Less Side Effects?

Brief Answer: Yes Lisinopril can cause itchy scalp but rarely. Detailed Answer: Hello, I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Lisinopri can cause itchy scalp as side effect apart from cough due to increased bradykinin in the body.This side effect can occur at any after starting the drug.Other possibility is dandruff about which you are sure that it's not there.So you stop Lisinopril and without those side effects.I hope I have answered your query.If you need further assistance I'm happy to help you. Thanks.