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Urg:constant cough spasms mildly s.o.b & slight wheeze when breathing afterwards zestoretic (lisinopril and hydrocholorthiazide) using since june cause? hist: pcos htn 17 yrs old

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Zestoretic (lisinopril and hydrocholorthiazide): The drug may be responsible for your cough. Maybe your doctor can give a different medication.

Answered 12/24/2013

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Stop the ACEI (zest): Acei cause a buildup in bradykinin levels in the body. This chemical can elicit a dry persistent cough in 10% of patients. Would consider an alternative choice for med. Make sure secondary causes of hypertension have been ruled out as well.

Answered 9/28/2016

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