Af and coughs

[alvariam]

Had a niggly cough for several months and then diagnosed with Af. Now on beta blockers, anti coagulants, gastro tablets and amlodipine. Now have a stinking cold and cough is really annoying. My question is, does af cause the cough or do the meds affect the cough. I do not feel breathless and I can walk several miles with no problems.

I have mentioned the cough to gp, but he did not seem interested.

[Hidden]

hi if you list the meds I.e. name them, then members will hopefully be able to help better.

In meantime you could have a look on the following which might show details of side effects.

bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/#a

I take amlodipine, atorvastatin, clopidogrel and lansoprazole but don’t have a fib - I don’t get a cough (although cough is listed in link for amlodipine but as an uncommon one) and I’m asthmatic.

Could also ask a pharmacist if you haven’t already. If cough just not going need a stern but polite conversation with that GP!

Hope helps.

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[alvariam in reply to Hidden]

Thanks. Meds being taken are : bisoprolol 1.25mg, edoxaban 30mg, lansoprazole 30mg, and Amlodipine 10mg.