Effects if Entresto

Posted by lizzyprescott @lizzyprescott, Oct 1 6:55pm

I'm taking Entresto which is really helping my heart heal. One of the side effects is a dry, itchy throat. I cough through out the whole day and night. It's a reflexive cough that I can't stop until it passes on its own. This cough is not only annoying but its also exhausting, it makes my head feel terrible and makes me dizzy if its a particularly bad coughing fit. It's a dry cough, no congestion. Has anyone else had this and can you give me any ideas for relief. Hot tea and honey doesn't work. I sleep all night with cough drops and I'm quite tired of those. I've tried elevating but I can't sleep that way. Please tell me any remedies you've got.

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My family doctor prescribed a puffer for me when I had a cough. I live in a climate where there is very little moisture in the air so I use humidifiers a lot. The puffer definitely helped.

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Are you also on a ACE inhibitor? They are commonly associated with a cough side effect. I am taking Entresto without noticeable side effects. A cough can also be associated with left side failure with congestion in the lungs.

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