Many potential side effects of perindopril may develop during the treatment process, including cough, back pain, and upper respiratory infection. Other side effects that were reported rarely and may or may not be caused by perindopril include heart attack, kidney stones, and gout. If you experience serious side effects of perindopril, such as unexplained swelling of the head, neck, or hands and feet, notify your healthcare provider immediately.
Side Effects of Perindopril: An Overview
As with any medicine, there are possible side effects of
perindopril (
Aceon®). However, not everyone who takes perindopril will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate the drug well. When people do develop side effects, they are generally minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Approximately 6.5 percent of people stop taking perindopril because of side effects.
(The side effects of perindopril discussed below are not a complete list of reported side effects. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list with you.)
Common Side Effects of Perindopril
Perindopril has been studied extensively in clinical trials, with thousands of people worldwide being evaluated.
In these studies, side effects are always documented and compared to those that occur in a similar group of people not taking the medicine. Based on these studies, the most common side effects of perindopril include:
- Cough -- up to 12 percent
- Back pain -- up to 5.8 percent
- Upper respiratory infection, such as the flu or common cold -- up to 3.1 percent.
Other side effects of perindopril (occurring in more than 1 percent of people) include but are not limited to:
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