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What Causes Persistent Cough While On Losartan?
I am taking Losartin for high blood pressure. I took Linsinopril previously and coughed a lot. I think I may be having the same problem with this medication, but my doctor says Losartin does not cause coughing. I am also getting over a cold but the cough has been hanging on for 3 weeks. I ve been taking Losartin for about 4 months.
Fri, 13 Oct 2017
dear sir
thanks for writing.
Please be assured that this cough cannot be related to the losartan group,however the ace inhibitors like lisinopril cause dry coughs.Please have a regular girgling habit . some times a chronic dry cough also becomes habitual.
however a throat examination is necessary with a chest x ray to rule out other possible causes.
your doc is very right.
hope this helps
thanks for writing.
Please be assured that this cough cannot be related to the losartan group,however the ace inhibitors like lisinopril cause dry coughs.Please have a regular girgling habit . some times a chronic dry cough also becomes habitual.
however a throat examination is necessary with a chest x ray to rule out other possible causes.
your doc is very right.
hope this helps
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