My doctor has changed my hypertension drug KARVAZIDE TO COVERSYL (perindopril)? -

I believe that Coversyl is a much better for hypertension particularly when diabetes 2 and high blood lipids are involved. The diabetes and cholesterol are both well controlled (with drugs as well as effort on my}. Can somebody give me their experience on Coversyl please. Thanks

I don t have personal experience with it, but I was able to find out some information. Patient Education - Do not take any new medication during therapy without consulting prescriber. Take as directed; do not alter dose or discontinue without consulting prescriber. Take first dose at bedtime. Do not take potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium without consulting prescriber. This drug does not eliminate need for diet or exercise regimen as recommended by prescriber. May cause increased cough (if persistent or bothersome, contact prescriber); headache (consult prescriber for approved analgesic); postural hypotension (use caution when rising from lying or sitting position or climbing stairs); dizziness (use caution when driving or engaging in tasks that require alertness until response to drug is known); nausea or vomiting (small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking lozenges, or chewing gum may help); or diarrhea (buttermilk, boiled milk, or yogurt may help). Report chest pain, respiratory difficulty or persistent cough, painful muscles or joints, rash, ringing in ears, or other persistent adverse reactions. Pregnancy/breast-feeding precautions: Inform prescriber if you are or intend to become pregnant. This drug should not be used in the 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Consult prescriber for appropriate contraceptive measures if necessary. Consult prescriber if breast-feeding.

If your BP is border line the best medication is Altace or Benicar. They are mild and without side effects. Coversyl is new. I will NOT take a new medication until it has show it is TOTALLY safe. Bob.R http://www.online-computer-repair.biz