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Can lisinopril and blue crab cause a severe facial reaction?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Either: Could cause an allergic reaction ...Facial swelling (angio edema) is a medical emergency & needs immediate medical attention.

Answered 4/17/2013

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Possibly: Many people are allergic to crab. Even if you haven't had a reaction in the past, not all blue crabs are exactly alike! you sound like you're having an allergic reaction.

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Answered 2/3/2017

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