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Possible side-effects of medication?

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I've been suffering from various "cold" symptoms for months now; cough, runny eyes, sore throat, occasional difficulty breathing, etc, etc in various combinations, and there's no sign it's going to go away anytime soon. My GP suggested an allergy but I don't think it is; a pharmacist said I should ask my GP for something, but I'm wondering if it's a side-effect of the drugs I'm on (low-dose asprin, atorvastatin, amplodipine) for angina. I seem to remember something mentioned here about a cough caused by some "heart" medications so does anyone have any experience of this?

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Jesscollie

I have similar problems. Runny nose and eyes gummed nearly shut on wake up. I'm on atorvastatin and aspirin for angina. I'm waiting for next step, I have stenosis left aorta and expect I will need a stent or two. For allergy symptoms I tried all the OTC varieties and after no relief, spoke to GP. He basically said to stay with the anti allergy meds. I no longer think this is an allergy.

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jerry12953 in reply toJesscollie

It's funny isn't it......you told your GP the anti-allergy meds didn't work and he said keep taking them.........

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Jesscollie in reply tojerry12953

Yes, strange. I'm on the same meds as you, atorvastatin and aspirin. I don't have the cough though. There are disconnects with this, cardiologist sent me for a stress echocardiogram on Tuesday, clinician says no, it could give me a heart attack. I'm trying to prevent a heart attack 😬

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jerry12953 in reply toJesscollie

Good luck with your procedure!

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Jesscollie in reply tojerry12953

Many thanks, I hope you find the right medication soon. If you find a solution I'd be thankful if you let me know. Best...

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JennyRx

It’s ACE inhibitors like Ramipril that tend to cause a cough. You’re not on that.

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Jesscollie in reply toJennyRx

Thanks, no I'm not on them.

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jerry12953 in reply toJennyRx

Thanks for the info.

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onadiet

I get all of these symptoms on most high blood pressure medications. Seems to be standard. Been on Anlopadine Candesartin Bispnorol Ramiprl and now Ibersartin. All cause bad muscle aches. Most cause right throat nervousness and respiratory problems. Stomach aches and dizziness also.

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