Make sure all the health care providers you see know you have asthma. Talk with your health care provider before starting any of the following:
- Aspirin
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, like ibuprofen (Motrin® or Advil®) and naproxen (Aleve® or Naprosyn®)
- Beta-blockers, which are usually used for heart conditions, high blood pressure and migraines
For example: (brand name, generic name):
- Corgard®, nadolol
- Inderal®, propanolol hydrochloride
- Normodyne, labetalol
- Visken®, pindolol
- Trandate®, labetalol hydrochloride
ACE inhibitors, which are used for heart disease and high blood pressure, can cause a cough which could be mistaken for an asthma symptom.
For example: (brand name, generic name):
- Accupril®, quinapril
- Aceon®, perindopril
- Altace®, ramipril
- Capoten®, captopril
- Lotensin®, benazepril
- Mavik®, trandolapril
- Monopril®, fosinapril
- Prinivil®, lisinopril
- Univasc®, moexipril
- Vasotec®, enalapril
- Zestril®, lisinopril
Never stop a medicine before talking with your health care provider. If you currently take any of these medicines, call your provider to discuss the medicine and your asthma.