The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Cough (12%)
- Dizziness (8%)
- Back pain (6%)
Perindopril serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Angioedema (severe swelling): swelling of the face, arms, legs, lips, tongue, or throat
- Dangerously low blood pressure: dizziness, lightheadedness, pale skin, feeling faint
- Serious kidney problems: urinating less often than usual; swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands; unexplained weight gain
- High blood potassium levels: nausea, muscle weakness, abnormal heartbeat
- Serious liver problems: swelling of your stomach, yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes, confusion, dark or brown urine
Source: DailyMed
The following Perindopril side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Body aches or pain
chills
difficulty breathing
ear congestion
headache
loss of voice
unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
Bladder pain
bloody or cloudy urine
change in hearing
congestion
difficult, burning, or painful urination
dryness of the throat
ear drainage
frequent urge to urinate
general feeling of discomfort or illness
hoarseness
joint pain
loss of appetite
lower back or side pain
shivering
stomach pain
swelling
tender, swollen glands in the neck
trouble sleeping
trouble with swallowing
voice changes
vomiting
Rare
Blurred vision
confusion
decreased urination
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
irregular heartbeat
muscle cramps or pain
numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands or feet
rapid breathing
seizures
sunken eyes
sweating
thirst
trembling
weakness and heaviness of the legs
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Back pain
lack or loss of strength
pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
tightness of the chest
Less common
Belching
bloated feeling
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
difficulty moving
discouragement
excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
feeling of fullness
feeling sad or empty
hearing loss
injury
irritability
leg pain
loss of interest or pleasure
muscle ache, stiffness, tension, or tightness
neck pain
nervousness
pain, swelling, or redness in the joints
passing of gas
rash
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
stomach discomfort or upset
swollen joints
trouble concentrating
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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