Side Effects Of Perindopril

I have started coveram which contains the active ingredient perindopril, but I am scared to take it because of all the bad side effects. ## Coveram contains Perindopril and Amlodipine. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. However, if you are taking it to treat high blood pressure, it is far more dangerous to let that continue out of control, than to take the medication. What side effects are you concerned about? ## I had a stroke 3 months ago and my Doctor prescribed Perindopril. Now I'm having bad reflux and burning sensations during the night. Can this be the side effects of Perindopril?

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I have been taking coveram, but was then changed to amloc and perindopril, and since then I have had erectile dysfunction. What can I do because I'm thinking of stopping these blood pressure medications? ## Hi David, Another David here (Lol) - Sorry to hear about your side effects after switching medications. From what I've researched, a "loss of interest or pleasure" is listed as a less common side effect of Perindopril; which sounds exactly like what you're describing. Personally, I think you should do what feels right for yourself after weighing out the pros and cons of taking these medications (or perhaps just Perindopril in particular). There are numerous blood pressure medications and natural alternatives on the market for effectively managing hypertension. How...

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I've been taking the Reaptan brand of Perindopril/Amlodipine (5mg-5mg) & now I am experiencing side effects as such as dizziness, mild headache, stomach pain, hypotension and finger cramps. I fear it may cause more risks to my system. Should I stop taking this medication? ## How long have you been taking it? How are you doing, now? Has there been any change? If you have high blood pressure, or a cardiac condition, it is far more risky for you to let such a condition remain uncontrolled, since they have the potential to be fatal. They could result in a heart attack, stroke, or congestive heart failure. The issues you've reported are listed by the NIH as being normal side effects of this medication, you may also experience increased urination. Most side effects taper off, and ...

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My doctor has taken me off Ramipril 10mg and Bisoprolol 1.25 and put me on Perindopril 4mg. The ramipril did not lower my bp but i had few side effects . When the bisoprolol was added it lowered my bp a little but it was still out of control and I got bouts of vertigo and palpatations when the Bisoprolol was added. However as I was on amlodipine for a number of years , that actually kept my bp lower but the side effects gave me no quality of life at all so i would not like to use again. Does anyone know the difference of Ramipril and Perindopril and if Perindopril has less side effects than Ramipril and does it work better at lowering bp? ## Well, it isn't that any medication really has less risk of side effects than any other. It's just that some are known to cause them less of...

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the dose is 10/5 i nedd to no the side affects thanks ## Coveram contains the active ingredients Perindopril and Amlodipine, these medications are commonly used to help treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, stomach pain and dry cough. Learn more: Are there any other questions? ## taking coveram 10/5 Always got a fuzzy head Any connection??

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Hello, dear doctor, my mum ate converam three days, she had a serious dry cough, shopped two weeks, but she still dry cough heavily, do you think the dry cough is still because of the converam medicine, if it does, could you please advice how to treat it? Your earliest reply will be very appreciated. Kind Regards Hope ## I am not a doctor, but Coveram contains Amlodipine and Perindopril, both of which are used to help treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. And they have been known to cause a cough as a side effect in some people, but it usually goes away, when they switch to a different medication. Learn more Amlodipine details here. Learn more Perindopril details here. Has she consulted a doctor? If she is still coughing, then it is possible that it's not related...

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Hi. I am taking Coveram 5 dys now. I am experiencing a dry irritating cough with this medication. Will the cough subside soon, or will I have to change my medication? ## hi.....I am taking coveram 5/10mg......am I take another medicine for my high blood pressure? ## Hi. I've been taking coveram 10/5 for a week now and my gout is much worse. Can coveram help treat gout? Thanks. ## Coveram contains Perindopril, and Amolodipine, it is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, and certain cardiac conditions. The NIH warns that it may cause a dry cough, as a side effect, and yes, you may need to try a different medication, Trini, because it doesn't usually go away. Grace, how is this medication working for you? Herman, it might actually worsen gout, according to NIH reports. O...

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I feel I need conteneous clearing my nose as a result of congestion. another problem is very small elevation from my niple on my breast,Doctor told my it is gynaetomastia, is it true these are rare symtoms of Coveram. How I can avoid these symtoms. thank you ## How long have you been taking it? There are really no ways to avoid the side effects of any medication, but they will usually taper off with time, after your body adjusts to the medication. Learn more Perindopril details here. Learn more Amlodipine details here. However, another alternative would be to try a different medication. There are many others available. Have you explored your other options?

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I have been on dyna indapamiide sr for a number of years, about 2 months ago my blood pressure increased, so my Dr added Prexum 4mgs to be taken together each morning, since being on the Prexum, I have developed a slight cough & an extremely runny nose, feels as if I have a permanent cold, which it isn't, could this be the prexum ? ## Hello, Cerys! How are you? Prexum is listed as containing the active ingredient Perindopril, which the U.S. FDA classifies as an ARB and yes, it can cause such symptoms as side effects, in some people that take it. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache and increased urination. You should speak to your doctor, as you may need to switch to a different medication. Once the cough starts, it doesn't usually go away. Is there anything e...

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Does prexum effect the male erection. Also experiencing mascular pain/spasm in lower and upper back. On prexum for approximately six months and have lost all my libido ! Previously very active but of late feel very lethargic and depressed. Can it all be from drinking prexum plus for my HBP condition? ## Prexum contains the active ingredient Perindopril, it is an ACE inhibitor that is used to treat high blood pressure. And yes, these medications can cause all of the problems you are experiencing. Have you spoken to your doctor about it, yet? You will probably need to be switched to a different medication. ## Does this effect your weight? ## I am a diabetic and also suffer from high blood pressure. I use carvetrend, prexum, amloc and glucovance. My doctor recently took me off carvetrend. ...

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I cant sleep while taking coveram 10/10, is this normal? How long will the side effects last? The DR gave me 60 tablets for 2 months. ## Since taking coveram 10/10 for about a year now I have been experiencing symptoms of ED. Once I climax it takes forever to get ready again. It is frustrating for my partner. ## This medication contains Amlodipine and Perindopril, it most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, and some cardiac conditions. Harry, the Amlodipine is known to cause insomnia in some people that take it, along with nausea, headache, increased urination, and hypotension, according to NIH reports. Denhow, that can also be a normal side effect according to the NIH. Additionally, it is also normal for a man to take awhile to be ready to engage in intercourse, again, that is ...

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My doctor recently prescribed coveram for my hypertension. I searched the net and found some articles about its side effects, including erectile dysfunction. Shouldn't an improvement in blood flow address ED as well? Can I take coveram with meds/herbal food supplements for ED? ## Hello, Mr.Why! How are you? Are you suffering with ED from taking it? It's a possible side effect, but not everyone experiences it. Learn more Perindopril details here. Learn more Amlodipine details here. If you are suffering from ED, you should talk to your doctor, because there are other medications you can try that may not cause it. As to the medications or supplements, that will really depend on which ones you want to take. Can you please post back with more information? ## Hi, Thanks for the reply....

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Can coveram cause urine incontinence during the night? ## Hello, Brett! How are you? The FDA lists Coveram as containing Amlodipine and Perindopril, it is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain and hypotension. No, it has been known to cause you to wake up, due to having to urinate, but not actual incontinence. Is the person on any other medications? ## Yes, Coveram can cause increased need to urinate at night! This extract is directly from the packet insert: Uncommon side effects (occur in less than 1 in 100 users but in more than 1 in 1000 users): mood swings, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, sleep disturbances, trembling, fainting, loss of pa...

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I take 10/10 mg everyday. I have some problems. 1. back pain. 2. Weakness. 3. Slipping problem ## This contains Perindopril, and Amlodipine, it is most commonly used to treat high blood pressures, and certain cardiac conditions. What do you consider to be a slipping problem? Back pain, and weakness can be normal side effects of this medication, according to the NIH, but you may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, and increased urination.

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I was taking Ramapril 2.5mg for around 2 years and the only two side effect I got from them. Was when after I had an Arthroscopy knee operation and I started with a cough which so I am lead to believe is commonly known as the Catroripril cough hence the spelling. And also a feeling of being hot in the body all the time I have now been prescribed Perindopril 2mg I am just hoping that I don't get any of the scary side effects that are mentioned in.the leaflet as they frighten the living daylights of you !!!!! ## Coveram 10/10. After 3 months, I feel my gout attacks increased. I suspect it's the coveram I am taking. Should I change medication for my high blood pressure then. If so what other alternative medication can I consider.... ## Rubindeawn, what side effects did you read abo...

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I was prescribed by my doctor to take this meds for a while because of too high blood pressure and headache for almost 2 weeks. ## HI, Mikey! Sorry about the issue that you've been having. How are you feeling today? Coveram contains the active ingredients Perindopril and Amlodipine, it is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and hypotension. Learn more Perindopril details here and there are more Amlodipine details here. ## I am having kidney priblems I had operations on both knees. I suffers with vetigo I have a spine problem and plenty inflammation in my body. Please lrt me know if coveram is good for me to take I also have acid reflux. ## Hi I am suffering from high blood pressure a...

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I am losing a lot of hair. I have been on a prexum 10mg for 6 months now, my hair loss seems to get worse, I am even too scared to wash my hair, I have tried various shampoos too. I am currently also taking multivitamins and folic acid to help with not loosing too much hair? Help ## Prexum contains the active ingredient Perindopril and it can cause hair loss as a side effect in some people. Learn more Perindopril details here. If it's that severe, it's not likely that it's going to stop while you're still taking this medication. Have you consulted your doctor? There are other medications you can try that aren't known to cause hair loss as a side effect. ## I am a 61 year old female. I started using Prexum 10mg 3 weeks ago for hypertension treatment. I experience extr...

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I have been on Prexum Plus for some time, but recently have started suffering from a running nose, phlemmy chest and flu like symptoms all the time, as well as a constant feeling of nausea. Is this a common side effect? My BP is stablised, so I am wary of changing meds. ## Hi Chrystal, The flu-like symptoms you've been experiencing are in fact related to side effects of Prexum Plus (Perindopril); which list the following: • cough • headache • weakness • dizziness • diarrhea • stomach pain • upset stomach Referenced from: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000197/#a602017-sideEffects NOTE: fever, sore throat, chills, and other signs of infection, are regarded a...

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Can I drink grapefruit juice while taking perindopril tablets for high blood pressure? ## From what I can find, there is no issue, but is is always best to double check. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Perindopril as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I'm taking Ramipril,Perindopril and Eplim and have been getting terrible migrane.Headaches ceased when I stopped the Ramipril & Perindopril for two weeks,but I don't know which one caused the migrane and need to go back on them.G.P.not very informative.Can any one help please? ## Well, the first thing I have to question is why your doctor has you on both of them? Both Ramipril and Perindopril are ACE inhibitors, so it is essentially just doubling up on the same medication and that is actually what might have been causing your headache problem. If you have hypertension, or a heart condition that needs to be controlled multiple medications are often used, but not of the same exact class. Have you spoken to your doctor again, yet?

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