I took zestril about 4 months ago then i had cough which was its sideeffect.The doctor told me to stop the drug and told me that within 2 weeks the side effect will stop.I took it in the end November last year but until now the cough wouldnt go away.Please does anyone know how to stop this horrible cough.
2007-03-01 04:51:24 · 6 answers · asked by D girl 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
go back to the doctor,..or seek a second opinion
2007-03-01 04:54:37 · answer #1 · answered by iroc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took the same drug...side effect of coughing was gone in several weeks as the md said. Sometimes doctors arent too bright. Did he put you on a medication to replace the zestril and if he did, is the drug in the same family? If so, the side effects wil be the same. In any event, the coughing should have stopped.
2007-03-01 05:01:24 · answer #2 · answered by juncogirl3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do certain things make the cough worse? cold drinks, milk, ice cream, excerise? Worse at night or in the morning?
What type of cough is it? Barky cough, or wet cough, etc.
It may be something else entirely...for sure visit a doctor and have it checked out, a cough shouldn't last that long.
You may consider have allergy tests done also, perhaps you're allergic to something in your home.
2007-03-01 04:57:50 · answer #3 · answered by Ravii 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going to the doctor is a great suggestion but until you are able to see him or her try soothing it. Hot tea with honey and lemon. (not my favorite) Green tea works great as substitute. A steaming hot shower with lots of warm mist or vaporizer also helps. If nothing else suck on a piece of hard candy or cough lozenge.
2007-03-01 05:03:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go back to the doctor if I were you it could be serious.
2007-03-01 04:55:21 · answer #5 · answered by Ali 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO TO ANOTHER DOCTOR
2007-03-01 04:58:46 · answer #6 · answered by jewl42207 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋