I want to know the difference between the two meds as far as the side
effects go. Such as nausea, diarhea, or swelling of the ankels, hand
or throat.
From lisinopril to Micardis. Does anyone know of any side effect that they've had?
- Posted:
- 29 Jul 2010 by mercy56
- Topics:
- micardis, high blood pressure, nausea/vomiting, prevention of cardiovascular disease, lisinopril, diabetic nephropathy, hypertension, side effect, swelling
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Answers (1)
29 Jul 2010
Lisinopril
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; severe stomach pain; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
feeling light-headed, fainting;
urinating more or less than usual, or not at all;
fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
tired feeling, muscle weakness, and pounding or uneven heartbeats;
chest pain; or
swelling, rapid weight gain.
Less serious side effects may include:
cough;
dizziness, drowsiness, headache;
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, upset stomach; or
mild skin itching or rash.
Micardis
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
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The side effects seem similiar? So is there a chance that if I did not have
any side effects with the lisinipril that I will not have any with micardis?
I don't know of any specific reason for the change, except that it is
supposed to protect my kidney as I am a diabetic.
Thank you so much for getting back to me. I am just nervous about
trying something new, cause I get reactions to just about everything.
Yes, they are very similar, but just to be safe ask your doctor, he can asses you better..I am not a doctor, and when it comes to health and medications, safety is the most important issue.
All the best, and good luck.-