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Hi, I've been on Entresto since Aug 29th 2019. I am on 49-51 mg twice a day. This has been a great medication for me. Like past medications, I've NOT had any side effects. I've found out many times myself that discussing your physical side effects is better to discuss first with pharmacist . They offer a lot of insight to these medications especially new ones on the market. When a pharmacist asks you if you have any questions about your medication when you pick it up, ASK HIM!!! He really means it.
There was a new medication that came out in 2005 and the Doctor's were prescribing this to everyone, thinking this was the cure of all evil. For me, the Doctor was prescribing way to much, to the point I was passing out. They couldn't even get a blood pressure.
Since my Doctor would not listen to me I discussed this with my pharmacist. Well low and behold, I was over medicated!!! My hair was falling out!!! Got a new phycisan and was taken off this completely.
I can say being on Entresto has changed my life and for the first time my heart beats wonderful. It straighten out my first A-fybulation this past summer. Since I was diagnosis with heart disease at 55 years old.
My advice check with your pharmacist and online for those side affects. Then, sit down with your physician and have a one to one meeting with him to discuss these issues. Have scheduling set aside a half an hour to meet with him. If you don't get the results you are searching for need, it is time to find another doctor who cares about his patients. There out there.
One more suggestion, many people who are on heart medications don't set up 6 month examines with their primary doctors which is very important because, they can offer a lot of assists in resolving these issues. I know, my primary physician is very proactive for me. And another point, have your blood work done every 6 months because medication can reduce vitamin levels. For me my Vitamin D3 fell in the hole and today it is finally reaching a normal level.
The very best in getting this issue solve. I know from my cardiologist he starts everyone on a low dosage for 6 months and slowly raises the dosage. When, I begin to show signs of side of effects, he reduces me back.
Hope this helps. With God's Warm Blessings, Maddie