It works primarily by blocking the activity of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). Although the patients in the study were taking a variety of ACE inhibitors, Hong says the numbers were "too small to compare the effect of iron on different ACE inhibitors. Lisinopril (Zestril) is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack 1 3. Most read this year; Comments policy; RACGP; Menu. ACE Cough Can Linger: After stopping an ACEi it may take anywhere from 4 weeks to 3 months for the cough to finally disappear. In fact, data suggests that over 2% of individuals on ACE-Inhibitor therapy will experience a dry, unproductive cough.

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