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Could Cilazapril Cause Chronic Constipation?

Hello there. I have been suffering from constipation for quite some time now. I have been eating a lot of high fiber foods, but not much relief from constipation. I have been taking cilazapril too for my high blood pressure. I'm just thinking if cilazapril is causing my constipation.

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Christi
Wed, 10 Jun 2015
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Hi..
Can understand your concern..

As per your complain Cilazapril is an ACE (ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME) INHIBITOR and is used in case of hypertension to reduce the blood pressure and in case of Congestive Heart Failure patients..

Cilazapril is commonly well tolerated by the patients but in a few patients it can cause some side effects common ones are like nausea , dizziness, and digestive problems..

Constipation can be one of the digestive problem and it can also be seen as in a few rare cases Pancreatic dysfunction can also occur..

I would suggest you to consult your doctor and explain him the entire symptoms and you can get a change of medicine ..

Once the medicine is changed you can follow the treatment to relieve the constipation like taking stool softeners, luxatives and high fibre food along with mild exercises can be helpful..

Hope your query is solved..

If you find the answer helpful please write a positive review and click on find this answer helpful as a token of appreciation..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.


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Could Cilazapril Cause Chronic Constipation?

Hi.. Can understand your concern.. As per your complain Cilazapril is an ACE (ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME) INHIBITOR and is used in case of hypertension to reduce the blood pressure and in case of Congestive Heart Failure patients.. Cilazapril is commonly well tolerated by the patients but in a few patients it can cause some side effects common ones are like nausea , dizziness, and digestive problems.. Constipation can be one of the digestive problem and it can also be seen as in a few rare cases Pancreatic dysfunction can also occur.. I would suggest you to consult your doctor and explain him the entire symptoms and you can get a change of medicine .. Once the medicine is changed you can follow the treatment to relieve the constipation like taking stool softeners, luxatives and high fibre food along with mild exercises can be helpful.. Hope your query is solved.. If you find the answer helpful please write a positive review and click on find this answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.