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What Causes Blurred Vision While On Lisinopril?

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Posted on Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Question : Hi Doctor, my name is XXXXXXX & about over a week now I woke up feeling dizzy & cold. I since then find out that my blood pressure is high. The doctor gave me lisinopril 5 mg/ 1 /day , I took it for 3 days now but still feel lightheaded , blurred vision ( sometimes during the day) and thirsty all the time!
Forgot to mention that I had a sinus infection too & taking antibiotics along with prednisone. Please let me know why I'm tired all the time . Thank you
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Answered by Dr. Rini (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Most likely labyrinthitis.

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for choosing HCM.
History of sinus infection woth presenting complaint of dizziness points more toward Labyrinthitis.Labyrinthitis is inner ear infection.Inner ear is responsible for maintaining balance of body.Sometimes the virus causing sinus infection infects the inner ear also causing dizziness.

I would advice you to consult a Ear nose throat specialist.High dose methyl prednisolone should be given for 21 days if labyrinthitis is suspected.
Detailed physical investigation of ear is required.
Thanks!
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What Causes Blurred Vision While On Lisinopril?

Brief Answer: Most likely labyrinthitis. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for choosing HCM. History of sinus infection woth presenting complaint of dizziness points more toward Labyrinthitis.Labyrinthitis is inner ear infection.Inner ear is responsible for maintaining balance of body.Sometimes the virus causing sinus infection infects the inner ear also causing dizziness. I would advice you to consult a Ear nose throat specialist.High dose methyl prednisolone should be given for 21 days if labyrinthitis is suspected. Detailed physical investigation of ear is required. Thanks!