What is Perindopril?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Coversyl Prexum Aceon Show all
See also: Amlodipine-perindopril Coveram Coversyl Plus Perindopril and indapamide
Perindopril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent heart attack in people with coronary artery disease.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (hypertension) | 50 | 23 | |
| Elevated blood pressure | 43 | 21 | |
| Diabetes type 2 | 6 | 0 | |
| Cardiomyopathy | 1 | 0 | |
| Chest pain | 1 | 3 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 5 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 31 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Perindopril
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Heart palpitations | 2 | |
| Constipation | 1 | |
| Diarrhea | 1 | |
| Dizziness | 1 | |
| Dizziness with hypotension upon standing | 1 | |
| Dry cough | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Perindopril
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 1 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 4 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 4 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 1 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 3 | |
| 10 years or more | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Perindopril after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diltiazem (Cardizem) | 1 | |
| hydrochlorothiazide-irbesartan (Avalide) | 1 | |
| Perindopril and indapamide (Coversyl Plus) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Perindopril and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Candesartan (Atacand) | 1 | |
| Losartan (Cozaar) | 1 | |
| Ramipril (Altace) | 1 | |
| Sacubitril-Valsartan (Entresto) | 1 | |
| Verapamil (Verapamil ER) | 1 |
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