Entresto
I have had congestive heart failure for years and suffered a cardiac arrest in 2008, when I got my pacemaker. My ejection fraction increased but early this year it became so low I had to wear a life vest until I couldn have my upgrade to an ICD. I was put on Entresto twice a day before my implant. I was very excited at the prospect of having some energy and being able to do more. However it has been 2 months since and I have become even more exhausted and sleepy than I was before. My regular doctor thought it might be the Entresto and we decided to test it by not taking it for a week. After 3 days of no Entresto I felt much better. I don't return to my cardiologist for a few more weeks and he isn't aware of this change. I am at a loss as he had told me Entresto would greatly increase my energy by strengthening my heart and even increase my survival time. Has anyone else had this experience with Entresto? I want to take it for the benefits to my heart but I feel so bad when I do, is there an answer? I have numerous health problems. I hope someone can help me.
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Entresto, continued
by Gwamma - 2018-05-26 15:23:30
Thank you for commenting! I know you're right. I only stopped the Entresto 6 days ago and by the 3rd day I felt so much better. I am calling my cardiologist to ask what could it be replaced with. I have taken the maximum Coreg for years and another that I can't remember the name of, but it was discontinued when I began the Entresto. You are so right, I am let down big time but I believe positive thinking and a heart healthy lifestyle can go a long way. I am happy I found this forum today. I'm also happy to learn it's not just me.
Entresto
by Bionic Dan - 2018-05-27 12:34:27
I've been on Entresto since February for CHF with no noticeable side effects.Slight hyperkalemia. I was being treated with carvadilol and lisinopril. Still take the carvadilol. Hope it works out for you.
Entresto No More
by Gwamma - 2018-05-29 18:06:43
I still take Carvedol, have for years and years. Cardiologist discontinued Lisinipril when the Entresto was added but it will have to be added back.
I do feel better.and have 2 little tomato plants in containers on my patio. I was SO proud of them, then my son sent me pictures of his container garden on his back porch, which was awesome! I sent him back my 2 little plants. He ain't getting ahead of me! I try my best to remain positive and as active as possib le. I appreciate you guys so very much.
Entresto
by Dave H - 2019-03-16 21:16:12
I'm in my fourth day of my second round of trying Entresto. I can tell immediately that I'm more fatigued and bulding up fluids. (Urinated out 6 lbs fluid this AM after taking a 40mg furosemide tab). I'll do the 36 hour washout and return to lisinopril use. There won't be a third try!
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Entresto
by The real Patch - 2018-05-26 14:44:23
If you look at the studies on Entresto, it does in fact work miracles for some people...however that's only about 20% of patients tested who benefitted.
I experienced Angio Edema, a potentially fatal side effect. At 2 months it's highly unlikely you will benefit and should contact your Cardio about another treatment plan. What you are describing is a side effect, don't take it anymore.
And this is what irritates me is overselling the benefits of a treatment then patients are even more devastated when it doesn't work for them. It's one thing to stay positive it's another to lie about a treatment. It does a lot of harm.