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What Causes Severe Cough While On Lisinopril?
I have two toes on my left foot that have been bothering me. Without warning I get asharp shooting pain in them and after the pain subsides they are very sore. My A1C level is a 6. I also get cramps in both feet from time to time. The pain in my toes happen 5 times today and I took some Motrin for the pain.
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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ACE inhibitors like lisinopril increase bradykinin levels that can lead to a debilitating cough as an adverse effect. Gout should be looked for based on the description.
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ACE inhibitors like lisinopril increase bradykinin levels that can lead to a debilitating cough as an adverse effect. Gout should be looked for based on the description.
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