Micardis Cough

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Hi,i was taking Metroprolol(20 mg.)for over 13 years and 3 specialists wanted me to switch to Nifidipine(30 mg.) because of Raynauds.I immidately experienced higher blood pressure and increased pulse rate and have had these higher numbers for about a month.My dr.also increased Lisinopril(20 mg.) to 25 mg.The increase also made my nagging cough worse,keping me awake many nites.My dr.has now replaced Lisinopril with Micardis(20 mg.)My dr.does not seem overly concerned about my incresed BP&pulse rate;yesterday my numbers were 138/87,101.I am 63,female,weigh 135 lbs,5'5",have no family history of heart disease.I am not as active as ii have been in past years because i have osteoarthritis in my shoulders,neck,back,hips,knees and feet and i was taken off of all pain meds/muscle re...

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I had been on Micardis 40 plus for several years and then put on Micardis 80+ for around 2yrs; started to have lots of issues with bp being all over the place and dizzy, tired etc. face flushed, full feeling at any sign of stress. My doctor has put me on the lowest dose of Coveram 5/5 and I am wondering what I can expect initially as Micardis was a different type of blood pressure medication? Many thanks. ## Hello, Sue! How are you? I'm happy to help you! As listed by the NIH, you may experience some rebound blood pressure and heart rate elevations, though they shouldn't hit dangerous levels, since you have replaced it with another medication. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, dry cough, increased urination and hypotension. ...

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DO SIDE EFFECTS INCLUDE COUGHING? ## Hi John, Yes, coughing is listed as a normal side effect of Diltiazem. Referenced from: nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a684027.html#side-effects Did you have any other questions or concerns about this drug? Please post back if you do. ## Thanks David. I Figured coughing was a side affect. I asked my doctor about it because I had the same problem with Micardis. He didn't want to believe that was the cause. Hopefully, I can get a different perscription.

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