Question

A 40-year-old man with newly diagnosed mild hypertension is started on an ACE inhibitor (ramipril). Which common side effect should he be warned about that often leads to switching to an ARB?

Accepted Answer

Dry cough

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Bradycardia

Answer

Hyperkalaemia-induced neuropathy

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Photosensitivity

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Constipation

Practice question

A 40-year-old man with newly diagnosed mild hypertension is started on an ACE inhibitor (ramipril). Which common side effect should he be warned about that often leads to switching to an ARB?