Perindopril Forums (Page 3)

I am 65 and have had hypertension treated sucessfully with Ibestartin 300/12.5, Amlodine 5mg and perindopril 5mg very successfully. Six weeks I had an emergency admission to hospital with incapacitating leg pain.and as a result had a microdiscectomy and forminotomy operation which was successful. As i have always monitored my BP I was concerned to see my BP increase to levels around 170/90. My doctor changed my medication to Coveram 10x10mg to counter this in place of Amlodopine and Perindopril, which I understand and agree with. Can you advise when results might be reasonably be seen with this increase in dosage. Also I take Zolpidem 5mg and as this is not always effective am considering also taking 2mg of Circadin prescribed by my doctor rather than increase Zolpidem. Is this a reason...

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have been taking Indopril 4 for about a month and now experiencing constipation, rare for me. Is this a known side effect? ## Based on my research, Indopril (Perindopril) lists the following gastrointestinal-related side effects: diarrhea stomach pain upset stomach I haven't found any mention of constipation, but nih.gov notes that "Perindopril may cause other side effects that are not listed here. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication." You can learn more about this drug on the page for Perindopril Details I hope this info helps! ## thanks David, much appreciated I intend to see the Doctor but thought I'd check in with this forum first.

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What is it for? My husband has Parkinson's with dementia and has been prescribed this along with cinamet and the Excelon patch. ## Indopril contains the active ingredient Perindopril, it is an ACE inhibitor that's most commonly used to help treat high blood pressure and to treat certain cardiac conditions. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and hypotension. You can learn more Indopril details here. Alzheimer's can cause some crazy symptoms, so it's possible he was having blood pressure fluctuations or cardiac issues. But the only way to really find out would be to ask the prescribing doctor. Is there anything I can help with?

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Can the prexum plus cause errection problems ## Perindopril is reported as an ingredient in prexum in Indonesia. Perindopril is a long-acting ACE inhibitor. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## i experience cronic constipation since im on prexum plus ## Dear sir, i want to know the meaning of Prexum Tablets. the causes, treatments. thanks Omo ## I started using Prexum and now experience all the side effects as listed on the insert/leaflet. The worst is the trouble sleeping and sore throat/hoarseness. ## What side efects does prexum have on male erections? ## I am a 36 year old male who started taking Prexum Plus from September 2010 and the symptoms include the annoying cough mostly at night. I have ...

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I have been taking Quinapril for many years, but cannot get it in Malaysia, so now take Perindopril. I have also suffered from occasional gout for years - but recently attacks have become much more frequent (every couple of weeks). Could this be the Perindopril? ## Yes, it certainly may be due to the Perindopril. Most blood pressure medications can cause excess uric acid levels that result in gout and sometimes you have to play around to find one that works for you, without being a literal pain. Learn more Perindopril details here. Do you have a doctor there that can help you find a different medication? Because you may be better off staying away from this drug class to avoid the issue. ## am a diabetic 59 yrs male. on metformin & gibenclamide for diabetes for 9 yrs and simvastatin ...

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I have osteo arthritis in the hip and also take Felodur er 5mg and perindopril 5mg for blood pressure. What can I take for osteo in my hip? Thanks ## A lot of people have had good results supplementing MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) for joint-pain and arthritis. The link below has information on the efficacy of MSM against osteoarthritis, but I'm sure it works differently for everyone: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16309928 Have you considered looking into the use of essential oils?

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Hi thee i would like to know i started prexum about a week ago. since then i started to get a lot of acne on my face and neck. can it be because of the pills or not. ## Prexum contains the active ingredient Perindopril and, in essence, when you take a medication you are adding a foreign substance to the body, so it is always possible for it cause side effects like this. Learn more Perindopril details here. I had similar problems with the ACE inhibitors. However, it's important to determine whether or not it has been caused by the medication. So, are you using anything else new on your face? Or taking any other new medications?

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A patien is given Prexum Plus, Coversil and Indapamine, are they not the same drugs? ## Prexum Plus contains Perindopril (Coversyl) and Indapamide, so yes. Though it may have something to do with the dosage and timing, it's common for a doctor to kind of play around with blood pressure/cardiac medications like these to try to figure out what works best for the patient. Learn more Perindopril details here. Learn more Indapamide details here. For instance, when I first started these types of medications in the hospital, I was given a combination exactly like the Prexum Plus first thing in the morning, then the diuretic similar to the Indapamide in the afternoon and another dose of ACE inhibitor similar to Perindopril in the evening. This prevent the diuretic from keeping me up all nig...

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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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Why is headache a side effect of Coveram10? Does it go away in time if I keep taking Coveram? ## Coveram contains the active ingredients Perindopril and Amlodipine. And the very mechanism of action of these medications means they can cause headaches in some people, because they generally dilate the blood vessels to improve blood flow. And yes, such side effects should wear off in about 4 to 6 weeks, after your body adjusts to the medications. Have you spoken to your doctor about it?

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Does prexum cause weight gain around the waist ## I am currently taking Prexum 20 mg for Hypertention Does this drug cause one to gain weight around the waistline. My legs are thin but the weight seems to be forming around the waist ## Prexum contains the active ingredient Perindopril, which is an ACE inhibitor that is used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. And no, weight gain isn't a common side effect of it. Have you consulted your doctor about it?

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can gingko bibiloba be tajen while on prexum ## Have you consulted your doctor? Prexum contains the active ingredient Perindopril, which is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. The problem, however, is that the Gingko is an herbal supplement and these products are not tested for possible interactions with prescription medications. Thus, you should check with your doctor, before taking it, just to be safe.

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My 87 yr old mother has just been prescribed Prexum for conjestive heart failure ## My 87 yr old mother has been prescribed Prexum for conjestive heart failure, she is also on an anti depresant, 'Nuzak' for acute pain in ther back. Is there an interaction between the two medications ## Prexum Plus contains Perindopril and Indapamide, both of which are commonly prescribed to treat CHF, though it may cause side effects, such as nausea, headache, dizziness and dehydration. Nuzak contains the active ingredient Fluoxetine, which is an SSRI antidepressant. Is her doctor aware that she is taking the antidepressant with the other medication? Combining the Fluoxetine with the Indapamide can increase the risk of hyponatremia, which is very low serum sodium.

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I am taking Indopril once a day as a preventative treatment as I am a type 2 Diabetic. I have normally low blood pressure anyway which is genetic in my family. I now find it almost impossible to attain an erection since I started to take these tablets. My ballance when driving also seems to be effected. Are these common side effects? ## Indopril contains a derivative of Perindopril, which is an ACE inhibitor and it really makes no sense for you to be on it, if your blood pressure is normally low. Yes, it can cause erectile dysfunction and the balance issue might be due to your blood pressure dropping too low. Have you talked to your doctor about this? What dosage do they have you on? Have you considered getting a second opinion? ## Thank you very much for your reply, it confirms what I ...

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Is Prexum and Prexum Plus generic medicine ## A generic medication would usually just be under the name of the active ingredients. Prexum contains Perindopril and Prexum Plus contains Perindopril and Indapamide, both are used to treat high blood pressure. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with?

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is it better to take as low a dosage of coveram as possible which will lower my bp ## Coveram contains Perindopril and Amlodipine and it is used to help lower and control high blood pressure. As to the dosage, you should use whatever dosage your doctor has suggested. If your blood pressure is high, it is necessary to bring it down, as soon as possible. Depending on your levels, that may require a higher dose, for awhile, to bring it down fast. Your doctor should be monitoring you regularly, that way once it does come down to more normal levels, they will be able to see if the medication is taking it too low or just maintaining it there and they can then adjust your dosage accordingly. Have you consulted your doctor on this, yet?

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Can peridopril cause blue skin colour on the botton and legs and give you headaces? ## Perindopril is an ACE inhibitor that is commonly used to treat high blood pressure and cardiac conditions. And yes, since it works on cardiac function and circulation to lower blood pressure, it can cause side effects that will make your extremities turn blue and cold. A headache can also be a side effect. Have you spoken to your doctor about these problems, yet?

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