Should Lisinopril Be Discontinued When Having Curvature Of The Erect Penis?

Posted on Fri, 3 Mar 2017

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Question : I have been taking lisinopril for about a month and find that I have curvature of the erect or partially erect penis The head of the uncircumcised penis bends to the left. I have a doctor's appointment in a week's time. Should I stop taking the lisinopril now?

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms do not seem to be related to any known adverse effects of lisinopril.

So, there is no reason to stop taking lisinopril.

Nevertheless, I recommend checking your potassium levels, because lisinopril can cause an increase of potassium levels.

Hope to have been helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri

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