Brief Answer:
Probably not the medication.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare magic.
It is uncommon for either
simvastatin or
felodipine to cause to cause a dry cough although it is a recognised rare side-effect.
I wonder whether you are suffering from
acid reflux particularly at night. This commonly causes a dry cough. There are many common causes of acid reflux including fatty foods, alcohol, caffeine, spicy foods,
hiatus hernia and obesity are some. Also smoking, although I note you do not mention that you are a smoker. Felodipine has been noted to cause acidity but only rarely.
Alternatively, asthma can present as a dry night-time cough.
I suggest you consider any life-style changes that may be possible. If these produce no benefit then you could try an over-the-counter antacid. These are readily available at the pharmacy. If the cough persists then consider discussing with your GP regarding a PPI (
proton pump inhibitor) or investigations for acid reflux.
I hope this is of help. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA