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Suggest Medication For Swelling And Pain In The Knee Area
I had total knee replacement in 2008. I am a 53 year old female. I was just today put on Lisinopril 10 Mg and hours after taking my tkr is swollen with fluid and pain from the ankle to my groin, a burning pain and aching. My knee is so swollen it will not bend. Never before since my tkr have I had pain or swelling in this joint. Is it new med related?
Wed, 12 Feb 2014
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Mukesh Chugh's Response
hi these are the rara side effect of lisinopril along with knee pain.my advise is to stop lisinopril and take antiallergic tablets like cetrizine 10 mg for 3-5 days.i am sure you will get over it . wish you good health.
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Suggest Medication For Swelling And Pain In The Knee Area
hi these are the rara side effect of lisinopril along with knee pain.my advise is to stop lisinopril and take antiallergic tablets like cetrizine 10 mg for 3-5 days.i am sure you will get over it . wish you good health.