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How Can Rashes On The Legs While On Lisinopril Be Treated?
I am taking 20 mg lisinopril each am and 20 mg in the pm. In the pm, I also take 5 mg amlodipine bensylate. It works wel; except I have side effects (petechia rash on both lower legs. What can I do. My doctor feels it is the amlodipine and we tried eliminating it but when so, my bp rises 10, then 20, then 30 points. Any suggestions.
Fri, 27 Jul 2018
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I think the rash is caused by Lisinopril. You can change it to another drug used to lower blood pressure like Losartan or talk to your doctor for any other alternative.
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I think the rash is caused by Lisinopril. You can change it to another drug used to lower blood pressure like Losartan or talk to your doctor for any other alternative.
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