Best ARB for sinus problems?

suki1724 · 11-14-2007, 08:52 AM

I've been on Cozaar for about a week and have a lot of sinus congestion. I'm trying to put up with it, but had a hard time sleeping last night. I take singulair and nasalcort for allergies/sinus problems. I'm wondering if (hopefully) this symptom will pass? Are any of the other ARB's better for people with sinus/allergy problems? Avapro gave me a bad cough, and I had trouble sleeping with Diovan. I'm determined to try to stay in the ARB class because I think (for me) they're the best drug if I could just find one with tolerable side effects.

cartner · 11-14-2007, 08:59 AM

Hi,

Why you think that it's the best drug class for you? have you tried other drug classes and got side effects?

For me ARBs are exactly like ACEs, both caused a lot of bad side effects. being tired, breathless, dizzy, heavy legs, sweating a lot and even more.
Good luck,
Michael

suki1724 · 11-14-2007, 09:19 AM

I can't take beta-blockers due to asthma, and felt really rotten on Calcium channel blockers. Besides ACE-inhibitors which I don't think are great for asthma, I don't think I have too many other choices. My doctor also says that it's a good, safe class of drug. (I know some other people on here have had bad experiences with ARB's)

cartner · 11-14-2007, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by suki1724

I can't take beta-blockers due to asthma, and felt really rotten on Calcium channel blockers. Besides ACE-inhibitors which I don't think are great for asthma, I don't think I have too many other choices. My doctor also says that it's a good, safe class of drug. (I know some other people on here have had bad experiences with ARB's)

My father used Cozaar, which is an ARB drug, for 2 years and he had no side effects at all. So everyone is different. I hope you find the best one in this class for you.
Good luck,
Michael

Machaon · 11-14-2007, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by suki1724

... Besides ACE-inhibitors which I don't think are great for asthma, I don't think I have too many other choices. ...

You might consider Quinapril (brand name Accupril). I have asthma, so my doctor prescribed Quinapril, a generic, which is supposed to be less of a problem for Asthmatics. I've been on it for many years.

Perhaps your doctor might have a sample that you could try.