I have been using Altace for a few years. It worked on bringing my BP down to a safe level. I was at the low end of high. After reading the other reviews, I now believe that the itching I have on my lower legs may be a side effect. I take a Zyrtec once every 4-5 days and stops the itching. I also have the dry cough mostly at night. I also have decreased sexual desire(I'm 43) but I don't see this m...
XTrust_No1X | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/4/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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This medication has been easy to use, and has done wonders for my high blood pressure. Although it does have a few minoor side effects, like coughing(dry) and my skin itches. Other than that, I am very pleased with the drug.
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Dj | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/2/2007
Condition: Heart Failure After a Heart Attack
Overall rating 2.0
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chronic coughing especially at night constant dr visits always gave cough med
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/28/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on Altace for about two years. I started with 5 mg. and was increased to 10 mg. Overall, it has been very effective in lowering my blood pressure. However, I too have itchy skin which has not yet been attributed to Altace. However the treatment I receive for the itchiness has not eliminated this condition. I will ask my doctor if this is a side-effect of this drug. Thank You very much.
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manuela | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
10/27/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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makes me cough (dry cough) at any time of the day, specially at night. I need to have a bottle of water handy or cough lazenges.
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ken | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/25/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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feeling dry skin and scratciness
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/24/2007
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Heart Attack
Overall rating 2.3
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I developed an extremely dry cough and could barely swollow when it would occur so I have stopped taking it every day.
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Anonymous | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/22/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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has limited time effect, maybe 5 to 6 hours
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DIANE | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/22/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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I HAVE A TERRIBLE DRY COUGH THAT I CANT GET RID OF - ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS PROBLEM
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Anonymous |
10/21/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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syfrans | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/17/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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Altace seems to work along with my other meds:lipitor, coreg, benecar, norvasc, lasix,and some aspirin
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/14/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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drizziness, lightheaded, fever like symptoms.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/10/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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caused constant coughing fits
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Skipole | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/5/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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Been on Altace for two (2) years - brought my diastolic pressure down from over 100 to high 80's. Cough is a hassle but worth the cost of lower pressure. Recently added a diuretic in addition- lowered pressure another 5 points and am now in low 80's.
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/22/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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Altace 2.5 About two hours after I take it,I have indigestion so bad that I have to take two or three Rolaids and an extra strentgh tylenol to get thru an 8 hour day at work. I have been on Cardizem 180 mg, Exforge,5/160mg,Altace 2.5, Enalapril Maleate 20mg, Fluoxetine HCL 20mg, Altace 5mg, back to Altace 2.5,and Clonazepam 0.5. I feel sick all the time. I have hot flashes and chills while I am on Altace. Is this normal side effects?
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Ziggy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/19/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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It brought my blood pressure down to a normal level but the nagging dry cough irritated my throat and chest.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
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