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Can taking certain meds for blood pressure cause a slight cough?

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Yes: Cough is a side effect of ace inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers. Examples include any of the "-prils" such as lisinopril, enalapril, etc, and athe "-tans" such as valsartan, lorsartan, etc.

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Cough: Certain medications have cough as a side effect such as a class called angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor in about 10% if patients who take such drugs.

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