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Are There Any BP Medication That Does Not Cause Chronic Cough?
Question: I am looking for a blood pressure tablet that does not cause a chronic cough. At the moment I am on Atacand candesartan. And I have had this cough for 20 years. I do not have reflux or sinus problems
Brief Answer:
A calcium channel blocker
Detailed Answer:
Hello, madame. Welcome to HCM and thank you for your question. I read your query.
Extremely rare cases with cough from angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB - the "sartans") are reported. To be honest, in my experience, none so far. However, it ia not unknown as a side effect. My recommendation would be to switch it to a calcium channel blocker, such as amlodipin. But, since amlodipin can cause swelling of ankles, the relatively novel drugs of this family can be used, like lercanidipin or nitrendipin. The ankle swelling is reported much less with these drugs. Consult your cardiologist about the dosage, precautions and frequency of taking.
I hope I have been of help. I am happy to help, if you have follow-up questions. Wish you a good health.
Kind regards,
Dr. Meriton
A calcium channel blocker
Detailed Answer:
Hello, madame. Welcome to HCM and thank you for your question. I read your query.
Extremely rare cases with cough from angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB - the "sartans") are reported. To be honest, in my experience, none so far. However, it ia not unknown as a side effect. My recommendation would be to switch it to a calcium channel blocker, such as amlodipin. But, since amlodipin can cause swelling of ankles, the relatively novel drugs of this family can be used, like lercanidipin or nitrendipin. The ankle swelling is reported much less with these drugs. Consult your cardiologist about the dosage, precautions and frequency of taking.
I hope I have been of help. I am happy to help, if you have follow-up questions. Wish you a good health.
Kind regards,
Dr. Meriton
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Dr. Prasad
Thank you...That is exactly why I was online to look up calcium channel blockers so I will consult with my Doctor to change my blood pressure tablet as I am very desperate to stop the coughing.
Thankyou
Thankyou
Brief Answer:
Hello again
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back and hi again.
I am glad I was of help and I hope that your cough stops. Wish you a good health.
Please rate the answer, if you do not have further questions.
Kind regards,
Dr. Meriton
Hello again
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back and hi again.
I am glad I was of help and I hope that your cough stops. Wish you a good health.
Please rate the answer, if you do not have further questions.
Kind regards,
Dr. Meriton
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