Doctor shares ramipril, lisinopril, perindopril, captopril alert over side-effect

Doctor shares ramipril, lisinopril, perindopril, captopril alert over side-effectA doctor has shared three common causes of a persistent cough and it's nto the flu, covid or the coldCommentsNewsSophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer12:49, 16 Apr 2026Updated 12:51, 16 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesPeople taking common blood pressure medicine could get a persistent side effect, a doctor said(Image: Getty)A GP has highlighted three possible causes of a persistent cough. And it's nothing to do with Covid. In a TikTok video shared with his 305,000 followers, Suraj, also known as Doctor Sooj, said he frequently sees patients with chronic coughs. Listing three common reasons, he said it could give you answers as to why antibiotics are not working for you.‌So if you don’t have a cold, flu, or Covid but your cough is still lingering, these could be the reasons. Always speak to your doctor if you’re concerned.‌1. MedicationThe first possible cause he highlighted was linked to a group of medications. The board-certified doctor explained: "There's a class of drugs called ace inhibitors.‌View 2 ImagesYour medication could be the issue(Image: Keeproll via Getty Images)"Examples are ramipril, lisinopril, perindopril, captopril. And all of these are used to treat high blood pressure."He said these can irritate the airways, causing a persistent dry cough. He noted that this is one of the most common side effects of the medication, but it typically improves within the first month.‌"But it might take a bit longer. So if you can persevere with it, carry on. If not, it’ll be worth having a chat with a clinician to see if you can change to something else", he said.2. AsthmaIf you're not taking these medications, he suggested that "the second common cause could be asthma." The primary symptoms of asthma involve breathing difficulties, such as:WheezingCoughingShortness of breathChest feeling tight‌"Interestingly, around one in four peopl...