Perindopril

[Curlywurlyt]

Hi, I’ve been put on 2mg of perindopril a day, and have been taking it for 6 days now. I’ve been taking bp readings at home and the last couple of days it had gone down to 130/84 but today has gone up again. Any idea how long it takes to work properly? I have operation coming up which maybe postponed if it doesn’t come down consistently - probably making me anxious which isn’t helping!! A vicious circle

Thanks for any advice!

[SpiritoftheFloyd]

Hi Culrywurlyt

Here's a link the the HS webpage on the subject:-

nhs.uk/medicines/perindopril/

Have a look at 9. Common Questions, which states that it may take up to a month before it achieve its full effect.

[Curlywurlyt in reply to SpiritoftheFloyd]

Thank you, I’m probably being impatient!

[Modeller3]

Hi its gone up because you are stressed

[Curlywurlyt in reply to Modeller3]

Thank you, yes I think you’re right! The problem now is trying to relax 🙄