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What Causes Chills After Taking Enalapril?
Question: My husband has taken Enalapril for several months now, but this a.m. after eating and taking it he started chilling uncontrollably. Couldn't get warm or quit shaking. Stood in shower w/hot water running for 10minutes. Better, but still shaking some. Blood pressure is 157/87, pulse 76.
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follws;
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome o HCM!
Regarding the actual concern, it seems that chilling expressed as shivering may be caused by a pyrogen reaction, probably by an acute inflammation/infection.
Sometimes, shivering may happen after taking some amount of cold water and food; or in conditions of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level) or hypotension.
If no other complaints (breathing disorders, chest or body pain, dizziness, etc.) are present, then covering with blankets, and having some rest may be sufficient.
But, if the underlying complaint of shivering persists coupled with increased body temperature, the it is advisable to try any antipyretic drugs (Tylenol, Ibuprofen, etc) and to seek medical assistance to the nearest ER service.
A careful physical exam and some lab tests are necessary:
- complete blood count,
- PCR,
- ESR,
- blood glucose level,
- any imagine study (chest X ray, abdominal ultrasound, etc.), if underlying suggestive complaints occur.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
In case of any further uncertainties, do not hesitate to ask me again!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follws;
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome o HCM!
Regarding the actual concern, it seems that chilling expressed as shivering may be caused by a pyrogen reaction, probably by an acute inflammation/infection.
Sometimes, shivering may happen after taking some amount of cold water and food; or in conditions of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level) or hypotension.
If no other complaints (breathing disorders, chest or body pain, dizziness, etc.) are present, then covering with blankets, and having some rest may be sufficient.
But, if the underlying complaint of shivering persists coupled with increased body temperature, the it is advisable to try any antipyretic drugs (Tylenol, Ibuprofen, etc) and to seek medical assistance to the nearest ER service.
A careful physical exam and some lab tests are necessary:
- complete blood count,
- PCR,
- ESR,
- blood glucose level,
- any imagine study (chest X ray, abdominal ultrasound, etc.), if underlying suggestive complaints occur.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
In case of any further uncertainties, do not hesitate to ask me again!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Appreciate your help/advice, most helpful. Patient has never had an episode like this before.
He is feeling much better even now.
Thank you ! XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
He is feeling much better even now.
Thank you ! XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
I am glad to have been helpful to you!
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
I am glad to have been helpful to you!
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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