Suggest Remedy For Cough When On Ramipril

Posted on Mon, 26 Jan 2015

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Question : after having a heart attack I was put on ramipril 3.75 mg daily they gave me a cough so I saw my GP who gave me irbesartan 75 mg to replace them. the hospital told me I was taking ramapril to protect my heart would this replacment do the same ?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, they do teh same work!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.

Ramipril and ibersartan work in the same manner. They produce the same goals and would continue to protect your heart. Your doctor is right about that and the substitution continues to ensure that the heart is well protected by ibersartan. Be relaxed knowing the drug would serve the purpose intended to.

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