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What Causes Palpitations While On Enalapril?

I am daily taking enalapril and have had no side effects. however, at 84 years of age I am experiences feelings of heart pumping occasionally and a strong feeling of pulse near the top of the left side of my head. This occurrence has only been in the last 4 months. I regularly see my primary doctor and the reports have all been normal.
posted on Sat, 15 Jul 2017
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HELLO
Enalapril is used to treat hypertension, heart failure and kidney problem, but in some cases, there's some side effects like palpitations which is a rare side effect, but can be found in some patient especially after the age of 60 and after 5 years of treatment.

I suggest that you should report that problem to your doctor to evaluate your condition and to see if there's a need to decrease the dose or changing the drug.
Hope I answered your question
Wish you a speedy recovery
Best regards
Dr. Noor Farid
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What Causes Palpitations While On Enalapril?

HELLO Enalapril is used to treat hypertension, heart failure and kidney problem, but in some cases, there s some side effects like palpitations which is a rare side effect, but can be found in some patient especially after the age of 60 and after 5 years of treatment. I suggest that you should report that problem to your doctor to evaluate your condition and to see if there s a need to decrease the dose or changing the drug. Hope I answered your question Wish you a speedy recovery Best regards Dr. Noor Farid