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[P0rtnahapp1e]

Anyone had experience of this drug?

My consultant has put me on it since I’m in hospital anyway with the tail end of my respiratory syncitial virus. Apparently it shouldn’t be given to those whose blood pressure is on the low side but at least if I keel over I’m on the right place so it’s perfect timing.

I’m on day 2 with no side effects so far and it’s supposed to be really beneficial for heart failure patients so here’s hoping !

Hope you are all well xx

[Paceygirl74]

P0rtnahapp 1e

What is the drug the Dr's have put you on. Your right you are in the right place for them to start u on new medication. Good luck.

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Paceygirl74]

Paceygirl the drug is called Entresto. Look it up on Google.

[Paceygirl74 in reply to BobD]

No need to be rude BobD.

I genuinely hadn't realised that he had named the drug.

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Paceygirl74]

Not being rude but trying to be helpful. Sorry you took it that way .Miss spelling in title didn't help mind but if you google vaguely right spelling it will find it for you.

[Buffafly in reply to Paceygirl74]

cardiomyopathy.org/news--me...

[P0rtnahapp1e in reply to Buffafly]

@Buffafly, thanks very much for the link. Nice short, succinct explanation for blondes like me.

[Buffafly in reply to P0rtnahapp1e]

One of the most insulting things ever said to me was 'You should be blonde' 😡

[P0rtnahapp1e in reply to Paceygirl74]

Paceygirl74 Thanks very much for the comments. You’re right. I’m in the correct place at a convenient time. I doubt I would ever have got to try it otherwise as they certainly wouldn’t have brought me in especially, things being so tight in the Health Service.

Sorry about the spelling . My consultant is exceptionally good at her job. Lucky she didn’t go down the lexographer route!

Thanks again. X

[P0rtnahapp1e]

So sorry about the confusion. I transcribed it exactly as the consultant wrote it down for me. Should have checked.

Still, not as confusing as me being mistaken for a lovely old biddy in a purple hat. 🤣

[Paceygirl74]

P0rtnahapp 1e

Wishing u luck with the new medication. Not one I've come across before. Take it easy. 🙂

[etheral]

I have been taking Entresto for several months now. I have experienced no significant side effects. It is a combination of an ACE inhibitor and a new drug with different mechanisn of action. In studies comparing it to Lisiniprol (an ACE inhibitor) there were 20 percent less deaths and hospitalizations for CHF over a 2 year period. You are fortunate to have a doc who is up to date on the newest therapies. Best of luck.

[P0rtnahapp1e in reply to etheral]

Thanks @etheral. I know I’m very fortunate in my NHS Doctor. I went privately once to a highly esteemed cardiologist and he sent me scuttling back to the NHS telling me that my cardiologist had a reputation second to none in her field which encompassed my particular problems.