Lisinopril Has Another Casualty
I am at work right now and we have a patient that was found on the floor by her son. The son called 911 and when they arrived, the patient was in asystole. CPR was initiated and it took 20 minutes to resuscitate the patient.
The patient is here in the ICU with no brain function now. The most significant thing is that she arrived with a very swollen tongue. My antennas immediately went up. Of course the doctors all focused on the fact that she was obese with asthma. My thought was just because you are obese with asthma doesnt mean that you should have to drop dead.
None of the doctors are associating this event with Lisinopril… I have a slight cough today with the lump. but it is getting better. I took zinc last night and I dont have as much muscle fatigue and spasms today.
I am eating eggs only for breakfast. I am really doing well with my new lifestyle changes.
Sigh… another day in the ICU.
Tags: angioedema, cough, Lisinopril