Perindopril and Anxiety: What Users Say

• ToN...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 6, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "Started Coversyl 2.5 mg after my readings would show an average of 150/95. I took the first dose in the morning, and at night when going to bed, I got tachycardia, which lasted 3 hours. 150 bpm average, and it wouldn't stop. Very scary. The first 10 days were horrible: dizziness, lightheadedness, hypertension crisis, you name it. The diastolic number went down, but not the systolic one. Average reading 145/75. Experienced anxiety and panic disorder. Went to the emergency room because I was feeling very unwell. They increased the dose to Coversyl 5 mg. It was even worse, and I went to a cardiologist afterwards, who switched me to a beta blocker."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 21, 2025

For High Blood Pressure "Was started on 8 mg perindopril erbumine after 3 years complaining about racing, pounding heart, anxiety, and panic attacks. BP ranged from 180 to over 200. Immediate relief with BP dropping to 110 to 123/56 range. Seven weeks into this med, my heart is pounding and racing again. BP 152/77, feeling nauseous, dizzy spells, anxiety. Scary as I live alone and have a family history of heart problems. Father died at 42 yrs., youngest brother dead at 58, brother two years my senior has had four strokes but is still alive. Not sure if perindopril needs increasing... or is still adjusting to my system. Major pains and aches in back/shoulders and headaches increasing. Heart testing recommended by Dr. in hospital emerg. Family Dr. has dropped the ball on that. Need to be my own advocate."

• Anonymous
• June 19, 2022

For High Blood Pressure "Tried perindopril twice, both times ended up with stomach problems, diarrhea, and anxiety. My blood pressure did come down, but couldn't risk it."