My husband has been put on Enalapril Maleate ,recently for a heart condition. His dosage has been recently increased to 5mg which has led to feelings of depression. He was Ok on 2.5 mg but is not doing well on this higher dose. Is this a common side effect?
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Medication question re Enalapril Maleate for heart condition
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He must seek help/advice from whoever has increased his dose as it does sound as if his symptoms should be recorded. If you cannot get a quick appointment then speak to the BHF Heart Helpline for further advice.
Thank you for your response shopman. We will try to speak to the Dr tomorrow. It was a Cardiologist at the hospital who increased the dose and very difficult to get hold of him , but will see if Dr can advise in first instance or ring BHF. He was doing well on the initial dose but certainly cannot take this higher dose. I have never known him feel like this, no prior history, so seems a direct link to this medication.
Thank you.
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