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LVAD, Lisinopril and Losartan

  • 1.  LVAD, Lisinopril and Losartan

    Posted 10-30-2020 14:00
    I have been functioning with an LVAD for over seven years, and have been on a steady dose of Lisinopril (10 mg/day) for that time.
         The Lisinopril is for blood pressure, and is  said to induce a dry cough in some people. I have had the dry cough. In June 2020 and again in September I talked to my cardiologist about switching to Losartan, and I started that early in October. In two weeks I was experiencing a very itchy rash. I have since switched back to Lisinopril and in two weeks on that I have seen and felt a definite improvement. 
         Conclusion: I cannot be sure that the new drug caused the rash, but I'd rather live with the cough than the rash. After the seven years the Lisinopril was a known condition.

    Oliver Wilgress
    MH Chapter 382