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Could Burning Skin With History Of Being Allergic To Sulfa Be Due To Being On Benicar For High BP?

I am currently on benicar 20/12.5 . for approx. 1 yr. I am allergic to sulfa. I have had many skin burning and issues in the last yr. Does this medication have sulfa in it. And what would happen if I got another script without diuretic in it. this was brought to my attention by my pharmacist. On this drug for hgh BP.
Mon, 28 Apr 2014
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Hi and thank you so much for this query.

Because you are allergic to sulfas, you should not be on hydrochlorothiazide which is a sulfa containing diuretic. This drug also causes increase sunburns. your symptoms seem to be well related to this component of your medication. Talk to your doctor about this so that he may consider revising the treatment regimen.

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Could Burning Skin With History Of Being Allergic To Sulfa Be Due To Being On Benicar For High BP?

Hi and thank you so much for this query. Because you are allergic to sulfas, you should not be on hydrochlorothiazide which is a sulfa containing diuretic. This drug also causes increase sunburns. your symptoms seem to be well related to this component of your medication. Talk to your doctor about this so that he may consider revising the treatment regimen. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Thank you so much for using our services, we very much appreciate this.