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Suggest Medication For Persistent Dry Cough
Question: Is there a medication to treat the dry persistent cough as a result of taking cilzapril.
Brief Answer:
Following advice.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Dry cough is a side effects of using cilazapril and it can't be treated with any medication. The only recommendation in your case is to switch from cilazapril to an ARB (diovan). However, since diovan is a medication you should discuss with your doctor.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Dry cough is a side effects of using cilazapril and it can't be treated with any medication. The only recommendation in your case is to switch from cilazapril to an ARB (diovan). However, since diovan is a medication you should discuss with your doctor.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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