Perindopril Forums (Page 2)

I'm 44 and have been taking perindopril for approx. 2 years. I frequently find myself having to urinate 3 or 4 times a night... Is this a side effect of the drug? ## Yes, it can cause that as a side effect, according to the NIH, you may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, and hypotension. Are you on any other medications? What time of day do you take this medication? Taking it in the morning might help cut down on the nighttime urinating.

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My doctor prescribed deltacortril 5mg for me today. I'm to take 3 twice a day for 2 days, then reduce by one every second day until finished. My son is getting married next week. Can I drink alcohol on the day of the wedding or should I abstain from it? ## It is always best not to drink alcohol, while taking any prescription medication, without your doctor's approval. If you do, you may experience more side effects than usual, which the FDA lists as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and drowsiness. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I've been prescribed Deltacortril (60mg for 1 week 40mg for 1 week 20mg 1 week 10mg 1week) for eye condition, i have iga nephropathy which i'm taking approval 75mg and perindopril 10mg, my question is the leaflet states ...

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I've been on prexum plus for about a month and a half 3 weeks ago I developed a throat infection if been on antibiotics but my throat is still scratchy and sore at times I have not taken the prexum for a day now and seems like throat is getting better but I don't want to stop all together till I see the doc again is it possible it is the plexum causing the throat iretation. ## Hello, Scotty! How are you? Yes, this medication can actually cause a sore throat as a side effect, according to the U.S. FDA, you may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. It might be best to talk to your doctor about trying a different medication. Is there anything else I can help with?

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are there any side effects to this herbal medication? are they safe with interaction with other medication like amlodopin/perindopril ## Hello, Kwasi! How are you? What herbal medication? I'm sorry, but you forgot to mention it. The U.S. FDA lists the typical side effects of Amlodipine/Perindopril as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Can you please post back and clarify? Thank you!

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I have been taking coverall 2mg for about 1 year now. I have blurred vision, awful leg pain, and have developed a cough with mucus running down the back of my throat. I have also gained weight for no reason. I also take pariet 20mg. Can you please give me some advice? ## Hello, Ollie! How are you? The blurred vision and leg pain might be due to the Coverall, the FDA does list those as being possible side effects, along with nausea, dizziness, headache, and increased urination. Both of these medications are listed by the NIH as possibly causing weight gain. As to the cough with mucous, that might be due to an acid issue, if you are taking the Pariet to treat acid reflux, or a similar condition, it can cause a cough with mucous and sinus drainage. What type of foods do you eat? What do yo...

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I have been taking coveram for 5 years and would like to know can coveram be broken in half to help get off these tabs. ## I am 79 and have been taking coveram now for 5 years can these tablets be broken in half to help get off these tabs ## Hello, Pam! How are you? What condition were you taking this medication to treat? If it was for high blood pressure, or some cardiac conditions, it may not be safe for you to try to come off of it. In many such cases, there is no cure, only control and management. Why do you wish to stop taking them, are they causing you some problem? The U.S. FDA lists their typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension.

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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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Is there a problem if I drink grapefruit juice while I am on Coveram 10? ## Based on my research, there are no drug interactions listed between grapefruit juice and Coveram (perindopril arginine). However, there are precautions pertaining to potassium-rich foods (which may include grapefruit in higher quantities) This interaction recommends avoiding moderate to high levels of dietary potassium intake. Apparently it can lead to unsafe levels of potassium in your blood, which can put you at risk for other serious complications. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Perindopril Details I hope this info helps! ## Read the package insert. There is a specific warning NOT to eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while on Coveram. "Taking COVERAM with food and drink COVERAM ...

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I have been taking 4mg Perindopril for a year.I am 68 and do not have any other medical issues. Blood pressure now stable at approx. 125/65. However I have a horrid rash around my nose which is steadily getting worse and resists any cream. This has been ongoing now for4 months and is now heading towards my cheek. The other side effect has been a continual runny nose, and recently dizziness. I am thinking of stopping Perindopril to see if my rash clears up and to monitor my blood pressure to see what happens. Should I stop completely or halve the dose for a time? ## Hello, Peggy! How are you? I'm sorry about the problems that you're having. Suddenly stopping such a medication isn't safe, because it could cause dangerous rebound elevations to your blood pressure and heart rate...

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I have fundus photographs done annually as I have a retinal naevus. One year after starting Prexium Plus for Hypertension I have developed macular drusen typical of Age Related Macular Degeneration with visual loss. Has this been reported. ## Hello, Janine! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problem you've experienced. This medication is listed as containing the active ingredient Perindopril and no, that is not a side effect reported by the FDA. It can cause some visual disturbances, such as blurred vision, but that's it for ocular. Other side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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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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I have been on perindopril 4mg for a couple of months now and two weeks after starting the medication I started to developed a weird kind of heat rash on my chest, face and back. I wasn't sure what it was at first so my doctor ordered blood tests to make sure it wasn't anything sinister.. all tests came back negative which I was relieved but it still doesn't explain the ongoing rash that seems to come and go. My doctor suggested stopping the perindopril and see if the rash goes...It has been around a week now and I still have the rash. Does anyone know how long it takes for Perindopril to leave the body? ## Hello, Jason! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem that you're having. A rash can be a side effect of this medication in some people that take it, as listed b...

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I was using Pharma press for +- 10 years and then Pharma co for 6 months. I started to get muscle weakness around my knees then the one arm now the other arm. Constant pain in my kidneys and bladder. Have done a lot of tets and cannot find a solution. In Hospital for 5 days after i tried running and the muscles just packed up. The only reason I discovered is that these tables above shows muscle weakness en kidney problems but our docters cannot find another bloodpressure pill without those symptons -PLEASE HELP - or if something else can cause please let me know, I cannot sleep at night with pain in my arm muscles thanks ## The active ingredient in Prexum Plus is listed as Perindopril, this is an Ace Inhibitor. Things such as muscle weakness, headache, dizziness and joint/muscle pain ar...

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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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I began taking Coversyl 2MG (Perindopril Erbumine) around 10 days ago. For the first week symptoms of side effects were minor, lately I seem to fit in to a 0.3% group who exhibit Hypotension. Also dizziness, joint & muscle pain, easily and earlier tired, bouts of Diarrhea and so on. Since the mission of this medication seems noble, I would like to stay on it. 2MG is the lowest initial dosage. Does anyone know if the tiny tablet can be cut in half ? (Becomes 1MG?)

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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I am taking prexum 4mg for hypertension. I have just been diagnosed with gout. I would like to know if prexum increases uric acid levels. ## Hello, Joe! How are you doing? Sorry about the gout you're suffering from. Prexum contains the active ingredient Perindopril, which is an ACE inhibitor and yes, these medications have been known to raise uric acid levels and cause gout in some people that take them. Learn more Prexum details here. Have you discussed the issue with your doctor? They should be able to prescribe an alternative medication.

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i,ve being using acti-prex nd a started coughing non stop so is my sister, ## Based on my research, Actiprex is a medication from South Africa, containing the active ingredient Perindopril. This is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure and other heart conditions. I hope you and your sister are feeling better now; but I do have to question why you would even start taking a random medication if you have no idea what it's supposed to be used for? Not only is that irresponsible, but if it were something else, it could also be life-threatening. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Perindopril Details I hope this helps!

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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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Hi I am 49 years old and started taking coveram 5/5 6 month ago. I have noticed that I started having irregular monthly period. My period was always on time all my life. Does this tablets can effect the period? Thank you ## Hi Marina, Based on my research, Coveram contains the ingredients Perindopril + Amlodipine; which are used in the treatment of high blood pressure and hypertension. I haven't seen irregular periods listed as a side effect. Everyone reacts to medication differently though, so there is a possibility that this medication could be having that effect on you. Has anything else changed in your lifestyle that may have disrupted your menstrual cycle? I know (from personal experience) that stress can cause irregular periods. Maybe your body chemistry is just changing with ...

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