Perindopril (Cont.)

When and How Do I Take Perindopril?

Some general considerations for when and how to take perindopril include:
 
  • Perindopril comes in tablet form that is usually taken once or twice a day
  • It does not matter if you take perindopril with or without food
  • Do not break, chew, or crush the perindopril tablets
  • Perindopril should be taken at the same time each day to maintain an even level of medicine in your blood
  • If you have difficulty taking the tablet, talk to your pharmacist or healthcare provider about a different form of perindopril
  • For perindopril to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. Perindopril will not work if you stop taking it.
     

Dosing With Perindopril

The dose of perindopril that your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Your age
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be currently taking.
     
As with any medication, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Perindopril Dosing for more information about dosing guidelines.)
 

Potential Perindopril Side Effects

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with perindopril. However, not everyone who takes perindopril will experience side effects. If they do occur, side effects are often minor, meaning that they require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
The most common side effects with perindopril include:
 
(Click Side Effects of Perindopril to learn more about the specific side effects, including serious side effects to look out for.)
 
You can also read about other possible side effects by clicking the following eMedTV links:
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;