Guest guest Posted March 24, 2000 Report Share Posted March 24, 2000 In a message dated 00-03-24 15:43:21 EST, you write: << Well, I've seen lots of posts from those taking Ace inhibitors, Zestril, etc., and am wondering what kind of side effects y'all are experiencing? Coughing/hacking? Dizziness? -- >> Starting first dose Prinivil tomorrow morning. I'll keep you posted. (Small dose - 5 mg.) V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2000 Report Share Posted March 24, 2000 So far, I'm experiencing no side effects from Monopril. With the nose problem and asthma, I was having a coughing problem before. Monopril hasn't made it any worse. Ace Inhibitors > From: fencible@... > > Well, I've seen lots of posts from those taking Ace inhibitors, Zestril, > etc., and am wondering what kind of side effects y'all are experiencing? > Coughing/hacking? Dizziness? > > -- > Dave -- Friday, March 24, 2000 > t2 8/98 Glucophage & Aspartame > ICQ 10312009 > «» > DavOr's daily aphorism: > Afraid of heights? Not me, I'm afraid of widths! > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > GET A NEXTCARD VISA, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as 2.9% > Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. Apply NOW! > http://click./1/936/1/_/529507/_/953930520/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Public website for Diabetes International: > http://www.msteri.com/diabetes/ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2000 Report Share Posted March 24, 2000 I took Zestril for a while several years back and had to stop because of the dry throat and constant cough. My CDE, when I asked her about going on ACE inhibitors said that all of them would probably have the same side effects on me. Of course, some people have no side effects. Erwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2000 Report Share Posted March 24, 2000 In a message dated 03/24/2000 3:49:58 PM Pacific Standard Time, whimsy2@... writes: << Starting first dose Prinivil tomorrow morning. I'll keep you posted. (Small dose - 5 mg.) V. >> ooooooooh, I am anxious to see how this works out for you. That is what I am supposed to be taking too (Prinivil) only mine are 20 mg and she said 10 mg daily. Sounds like a lot to me.....still dealing with bumpy skin here, so I am leary about anything new till I am all cleared up. Meniowl@... type2,dx7/99,low-carbs & water aerobics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2000 Report Share Posted March 24, 2000 Teri wrote: > > > > So far, I'm experiencing no side effects from Monopril. With the nose > problem and asthma, I was having a coughing problem before. Monopril hasn't > made it any worse. > > Ace Inhibitors > > > From: fencible@... > > > > Well, I've seen lots of posts from those taking Ace inhibitors, Zestril, > > etc., and am wondering what kind of side effects y'all are experiencing? > > Coughing/hacking? Dizziness? > http://www.msteri.com/diabetes/ Thanks Teri, and to everyone else who answered. This is a concern to me and I hope that I can avoid any side effects like that should I need to go on that stuff. Guess the overall benefits/cons have to be weighed. Seems to be working great for ! -- Dave -- Friday, March 24, 2000 t2 8/98 Glucophage & Aspartame ICQ 10312009 «» DavOr's daily aphorism: Drawing on my fine command of language, I said nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2000 Report Share Posted March 24, 2000 I was on Accupril years ago and had severe dry throat and coughing (which was worse upon laying down to sleep)...was changed to Lotensin and have no problems for the last several years. Kandy ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2000 Report Share Posted March 25, 2000 In a message dated 3/24/00 3:49:59 PM Pacific Standard Time, whimsy2@... writes: << Well, I've seen lots of posts from those taking Ace inhibitors, Zestril, etc., and am wondering what kind of side effects y'all are experiencing? Coughing/hacking? Dizziness? >> !n 1994, I started with 10 mg Prinivil and ended up on 30 mg/day to control my BP. During the last year, the dosage was reduced back to 10 mg because my BP dropped too low and I started to experience dizzy spells. As of last week, I'm on 5 mg/day and everything seems OK. Ace Inhibitors are " potassium-sparing " drugs and since I'm also on Spirolactone (for PCOS symptoms), another " potassium-sparing " drug, I periodically get checked to make sure that my potassium level remains normal. In 1994, my BP was 180/110. Now it remains around 116/74 except in the Dr's office! I do monitor once/day at various times and keep records for the Dr. Exciting news: New HbA1c results 5.2! (normal <6.5) Carol Teeman T2 1/99 D/E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted March 25, 2000 Report Share Posted March 25, 2000 Great news all around! Kudos! cprcarol@... wrote: > > From: cprcarol@... > > In a message dated 3/24/00 3:49:59 PM Pacific Standard Time, whimsy2@... > writes: > > << Well, I've seen lots of posts from those taking Ace inhibitors, Zestril, > etc., and am wondering what kind of side effects y'all are experiencing? > Coughing/hacking? Dizziness? > >> > > !n 1994, I started with 10 mg Prinivil and ended up on 30 mg/day to control > my BP. During the last year, the dosage was reduced back to 10 mg because my > BP dropped too low and I started to experience dizzy spells. As of last > week, I'm on 5 mg/day and everything seems OK. Ace Inhibitors are > " potassium-sparing " drugs and since I'm also on Spirolactone (for PCOS > symptoms), another " potassium-sparing " drug, I periodically get checked to > make sure that my potassium level remains normal. > > In 1994, my BP was 180/110. Now it remains around 116/74 except in the Dr's > office! I do monitor once/day at various times and keep records for the Dr. > > Exciting news: New HbA1c results 5.2! (normal <6.5) -- Dave -- Saturday, March 25, 2000 t2 8/98 Glucophage & Aspartame ICQ 10312009 «» DavOr's daily aphorism: All words are pegs on which to hang ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2000 Report Share Posted March 25, 2000 Judy: I took the Zestril for several months. The cough and dry throat didn't let up. Right now I am on Varapamil and Hydrochlorothiazide and am waiting to see how that does. Thursday, I went to my doctor for a bp checkup and bp was 130/80 but I still am striving for 120/70 with the medications. I will check again at a future date with my CDE who is a physician's assistant. I FAX her my bp readings every two weeks and she calls me on the telephone. If she feels it would be worthwhile trying a different one, I will. Certainly have nothing to lose by trying and lots to gain. Have a wonderful weekend. Erwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2000 Report Share Posted March 27, 2000 Fencible wrote: << One encouraging thing I've seen from replies to this question is that it appears that if one causes problems such as hacking, then another may not. I'm not on one yet, but I want to be prepared with alternates if I do go on it and have a problem. I blame my lack of energy on being old..>> Feeling tired is actually an effect from some of these blood pressure meds. (You are not yet on them, and you may never have to take large amounts, so it's likely you won't experience this phenomenon.) The beta blockers cause your pulse to run slower ... your heart to " loaf. " I am happy to read that so many of you have bought machines - or are planning to. Here is an example of the meaninglessness of one isolated blood pressure read: This morning's reading ... 124/86, pulse 74. The reading just before that, a few days ago, was 153/119. Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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