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Could Irritation In Throat And Coughing Be Due To Zestril Intake?

Hello I am taking Aten 25 with Jusprin 80 since last 8 years as advised by Doctor.I an Dibetic using Mixtard isulin twice (32 &30 units).Also in the list Glucophage 850 twice daily and Lipanthil & Zukur one each. Recently my Dr.advised me to start zestrl-5mg as my BP stands at 150/67.After starting Zestril I started irritation in throat,cough and mucus formation.Can this be side effect of Zestril?Dr.advissed to gargle with salt water as remedy for my irritation but of no improvement. Please advice
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Hello,

Your symptoms don't seem to be related to Lisinopril intake. They are more related to a throat infection. I suggest to do a strep test for further evaluation. Meanwhile, I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms. I recommend using a mucolytic for the cough such as Mucinex. I also suggest to drink liquids.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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Could Irritation In Throat And Coughing Be Due To Zestril Intake?

Hello, Your symptoms don t seem to be related to Lisinopril intake. They are more related to a throat infection. I suggest to do a strep test for further evaluation. Meanwhile, I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms. I recommend using a mucolytic for the cough such as Mucinex. I also suggest to drink liquids. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician