Perindopril and Dizziness: What Users Say

• ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 1, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "Was a bit scared to start on perindopril. I always had high-ish blood pressure (140/90) but recently, health issues + anxiety (and taking too many Advil and Sudafed) made my BP climb to 190/110! I was put on Perindopril 8 mg. The first couple of weeks, my BP was all over the place, from really high to really low. At week 3, it stabilized to about 135/80. For me, this drug has been very effective, and so far I don't have many side effects... A little dizzy at times, headaches, and once in a while, heart fluttering for a second or two. But other than that, the most noticeable side effect is much lower anxiety! I used to often experience physical anxiety - fast heartbeat, chest tightness, a sense of dread and unease... And to my surprise, Perindopril has greatly reduced all of these symptoms (my doctor said this wasn't very common in her experience, but could certainly happen). Everyone is different, but I hope it works as well for you as it does for me!"

• for...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 3, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "Taking perindopril 4mg for over 2 years, my blood pressure went down from 190/130 to 130/85 in a couple of days. But now, after so long taking the medication, I am starting to feel something is not right as I have muscle pain, dizziness, headaches, and my heartbeat went down to 50bpm. Maybe it's time to change..."

• Mel...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 20, 2022

For High Blood Pressure "Exhausted, falling asleep at work, dry cough for 4 months and still got it. Agonizing pains in thighs and bum, painful walking, just want to sit in a chair after work, not like me at all. My blood tests and X-rays all normal, rashes on chest, water infections, dizzy, lightheaded. I had enough, chucked them in the bin, 8 mg for 7 months, waiting for an alternative BP tablet from the doctor tomorrow. Who wants to keep blacking out halfway through the day at work, at a show, pantomime, etc.? Felt shocking, not for me."

• 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."