Treatment For Pain Under Rib Cage And Dizziness While Taking Lisinopril?

Posted on Sun, 16 Feb 2014

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Question : A friend of mine is having pain in his left side under rib cage, he says he feels disconnected, has dizzy/light headed spells and has what he describes as blacked out twice. He is 50 yrs old his blood pressure seems fine and is on lisinopril 20mg.

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Considerations Detailed Answer: Hello and thank you for submitting your question. Please take your friend immediately to the nearest physician or emergency department for an evaluation. These symptoms cannot be ignored and may be indicative of a serious condition that is cardiovascular, central nervous system or respiratory related. Sincerely, Dr G

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