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What Causes Shortness Of Breath While On Lisinopril And Furosemide?

Taking Lisinopril 20 mg; furosemide 20 mg; carvedilol 312 mg; have shortness of breath, feeling like there is a lump in my throat/chest; shortness of breath causes me to struggle to speak. Comes and goes periodically through out the day. I can be sitting and shortness of breath starts, rapid heart rate. Are these any side effects of the meds I m taking? I m a 68 year old male.
Thu, 7 Mar 2019
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Hello,

The feeling of a lump in your throat/chest could be related to 2 main reasons:
1. Possible cardiovascular event.
2. Hyperacidity/acid reflux issues.

I think should get immediate consultation with a cardiologist, and get a complete cardiac check-up to rule out cardiovascular events first. If everything is ok, then, should consult with a gastroenterologist, and run upper endoscopy to rule out stomach problems.

For the moment, should monitor your blood pressure, and record the results for reference.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath While On Lisinopril And Furosemide?

Hello, The feeling of a lump in your throat/chest could be related to 2 main reasons: 1. Possible cardiovascular event. 2. Hyperacidity/acid reflux issues. I think should get immediate consultation with a cardiologist, and get a complete cardiac check-up to rule out cardiovascular events first. If everything is ok, then, should consult with a gastroenterologist, and run upper endoscopy to rule out stomach problems. For the moment, should monitor your blood pressure, and record the results for reference. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician