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What Causes Persistent Cough After Taking Amlodipine And Benazepril?
Question: I'm having a strange cough ever since I started to take amlodipine Benazepril. Could the cough be one of the side effects of that medicine?
Brief Answer:
side effect of benazepril
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Benazepril belongs to the family of medications called ACE inhibitors.
One of the possible side effects of ACE inhibitors is a dry persistent cough.
Unfortunately , till a persons starts to use it, it is not possible to tell that they are predisposed to develop this reaction.
You should consider speaking to your doctor about this reaction that is occurring. There are alternative medications that can be used if your blood pressure is not optimal.
Blood pressure control is important to prevent complications so it would be best not to stop it without letting your doctor know in case, you need another type of medication
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
side effect of benazepril
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Benazepril belongs to the family of medications called ACE inhibitors.
One of the possible side effects of ACE inhibitors is a dry persistent cough.
Unfortunately , till a persons starts to use it, it is not possible to tell that they are predisposed to develop this reaction.
You should consider speaking to your doctor about this reaction that is occurring. There are alternative medications that can be used if your blood pressure is not optimal.
Blood pressure control is important to prevent complications so it would be best not to stop it without letting your doctor know in case, you need another type of medication
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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