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A member asked:
The cough while using lisinopril has been going on for 2 mos. i had a mini stroke 2 mos ago and had slightly elevated bp. what is a good alternative?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Any other but ACEI: Likely a cough from acei family of medications, discussed with your doctor on choices, selective beta blockers, diuretics & even calcium channel blockers are good choices.
Answered 3/29/2014
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Stop lisinopril: That is a common side effect of ace inhibitors like lisinopril. You should see your doctor about stopping it and substituting it with one of many other classes of anti-hypertensives like arbs, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, nitrates, Alpha blockers, diuretics, and others.
Answered 6/24/2014
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HBP AND STROKE: Are you sure the cough is from Lisinopril (l)? Stop it for two days and if you still have the cough, it is not due to l. If you want another drug for your hbp and stroke prevention (cva), ask your md to put you on a angiotensin receptor blockier (arb). Drugs like valosartan. An arb in the life trail reduced the incidence of stroke by 20% compared to a beta blocker. See your md about an arb for you.
Answered 6/27/2014
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