Yep, Jean. My Lisinopril cough was relatively minor compared to yours, but it would occur at the most inconvenient times (in a meeting, at court, on a rush hour bus in NYC when Covid-19 was just becoming a thing). You can imagine the dirty looks and my "Hey, I don't have Covid; it's a side effect of my blood pressure medication"). It also got worse after having a drink. Felt like I was starring in a movie "Doc Holliday's New York Adventure."
Well, I ready a Cleveland Clinic study about it by a very cool looking research scientist with one of the best beards I've ever seen and he concluded that, while Lisinopril was life saving in helping prevent another heart attack during the first couple of months post surgery, there really was no need for it afterwards. Having been 26 months post-op myself at the time, I contacted my cardiologist, he agreed that I didn't need Lisinopril anymore and that, as they say, was that. Within a week, my cough was gone and so was my Doc Holliday fantasy.
Best to all,
Ira
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Ira Reid
Hoboken NJ
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-16-2020 08:29
From: Jean McMillan
Subject: 6 weeks after CABG x 4
I had an obnoxious dry cough from taking Lisinopril, and over the last year or so have developed that cough from other cardiac meds. According to my doctor, this kind of cough is slow to go away but eventually improves after meds adjustment. Some people (lucky me) are extra sensitive to ACE inhibitors as well as ARBS (Angiotensin II receptor blockers). This kind of cough isn't life-threatening but (for me) extremely annoying and disruptive (and wakes me several times a night), and ignoring it doesn't help. I'd talk with your doctor about it.
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Jean McMillan
TN
Original Message:
Sent: 05-15-2020 06:31
From: Ira Reid
Subject: 6 weeks after CABG x 4
Are you taking Lisinopril for hypertension? It's most common side effect is a dry cough. If so, it's annoying but not serious and easily resolved by switching meds. Been there myself. Whether or not this is the actual cause, speak to your cardiologist about it.
All the best,
Ira
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Ira Reid
Hoboken NJ
Original Message:
Sent: 05-14-2020 21:24
From: Jesus Garza Sr
Subject: 6 weeks after CABG x 4
Hello everyone,
I have been out of the hospital for 6 weeks and have a cough that just won't stop. Any else have this issue?
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Jesus Garza Sr
court clerk ii
travis county
Austin TX
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