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What Causes Swelling In The Upper Lip While On Lisinopril?

I recently started taking Lisinopril 2.5mg to protect my kidneys from Sprycel Chemo for CML. I believe I m experiencing angioedema, possibly from the Lysinopril. Lip swelling came on this afternoon on one side of lower lip--moved to other side of lower lip. Now noticing slight swelling upper lip. Ice helps. No tongue swelling, no difficulty breathing. Will this run its course?
Thu, 20 Sep 2018
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Hi,

As per your complain it seems that the symptoms of swelling of lip on one side and now swelling extending to the other side of the lip can be due to allergic reaction causing allergic angioedema of the lips. It can be due to any food or medication while other causes can be an allergic reaction to any skin cosmetic, soap, lip balm, etc. If it began after taking Lisinopril then it can be probably due to the medicine.

I would suggest you to consult your Physician and get evaluated and a clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests for allergies like RAST Test, Patch test, Food Challenge test can help in ruling out the exact cause of the symptoms and treat accordingly. Do cool compresses over the lips. You can be advised injectable steroids and antihistamines to reduce swelling.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
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What Causes Swelling In The Upper Lip While On Lisinopril?

Hi, As per your complain it seems that the symptoms of swelling of lip on one side and now swelling extending to the other side of the lip can be due to allergic reaction causing allergic angioedema of the lips. It can be due to any food or medication while other causes can be an allergic reaction to any skin cosmetic, soap, lip balm, etc. If it began after taking Lisinopril then it can be probably due to the medicine. I would suggest you to consult your Physician and get evaluated and a clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests for allergies like RAST Test, Patch test, Food Challenge test can help in ruling out the exact cause of the symptoms and treat accordingly. Do cool compresses over the lips. You can be advised injectable steroids and antihistamines to reduce swelling. Hope I have answered your query. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist