Can facial flush be related to lisinopril taken for hypertension?
Patient: I currently take Lisinopril for hypertension. I feel i suffer from something that causes my face to get flushed easily, like I am easily embarrassed. I have noticed when i skip my Lisinopril, I don t have the flushing issue. Can they be related? If not how can I fix the embarrassed look, I feel its taking control over aspects of my life. Doctor: Hi,  Based on the history facial flushing (cutaneous vasodilation) seems to be due to an adverse effect of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor lisinopril.  I suggest you to stop lisinopril and take an alternate effective but a safer medicine for hypertension after consulting your doctor.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Take care  Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali