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Can Taking Triamterene-HCTZ For BP Lead To Coughing?

I am taking tiramterene-hotz for high blood pressure I have been taking it for a month with no problems. Now for the last two weeks I ve developed a cough that come out of no where? It didn t affect me when I started could it be affecting me now. Cough is productive sometimes. But most of the time it s dry and hacking.
Fri, 10 Nov 2017
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Hello there . I have read through your question and would like to tell you that triamterene and hctz can cause cough as a side effect in some people. You should consult your physician for switching over to a different antihypertensive. I hope that answers your question. If you have any further questions please feel free to write. Thank you for choosing healthcare magic.
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Can Taking Triamterene-HCTZ For BP Lead To Coughing?

Hello there . I have read through your question and would like to tell you that triamterene and hctz can cause cough as a side effect in some people. You should consult your physician for switching over to a different antihypertensive. I hope that answers your question. If you have any further questions please feel free to write. Thank you for choosing healthcare magic.