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What Causes Dizziness, Cough And Chills After Taking Enalapril 20 Mg?

I have bradycardio and currently taking enalapril 20 mg tab 2 x day for hypertension. I have a lot of allergies to medications. the enalapril is making me cough, chills, dizzy. I ve tried lisinopril but it speeded my heart up. what other hbp meds can I take with oout those side effects.
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Enalapril belongs to the family of drugs called ACE inhibitors. These types of medications can be associated with a possible cough.

You should not use any medications in this family in this case.

Unfortunately all medications are associated with potential side effects but it is possible to use a medication and not experience any or many of the possible side effects.

You can try medication such as hydrochlorthiazide which is a diuretic or you can try medications from the ARB family of medications such as valsartan, candesartan, telmisartan.

One of these may agree with you.

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What Causes Dizziness, Cough And Chills After Taking Enalapril 20 Mg?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Enalapril belongs to the family of drugs called ACE inhibitors. These types of medications can be associated with a possible cough. You should not use any medications in this family in this case. Unfortunately all medications are associated with potential side effects but it is possible to use a medication and not experience any or many of the possible side effects. You can try medication such as hydrochlorthiazide which is a diuretic or you can try medications from the ARB family of medications such as valsartan, candesartan, telmisartan. One of these may agree with you. I hope this helps