I am coughing for 6 months. During this 6 months three different doctors from the same clinic visited me. Two X-rays from my chest, breath test, ultrasound.and today my doctor told me that it could be only because of Coversyl. I had a sudden cardiac arrest in October 2009 (about 16 months ago) at age 20. After I recieved an ICD I was placed on Metoprolol Succinate and Peridoprol Arginine (in the form of Coversyl -- I'm from Australia). Can Coversyl cause Cough? Cough is a known side effect of Coversyl. Complete analysis from patient reviews and trusted online health resources, including first-hand experiences. Cough is a known side effect of Coversyl. Way back in August 17 2001, Science Daily discussed a study in which the Coversyl (and other ACE inhibitors’) cough was eased with simple iron supplements. Warning Do not take if you are pregnant. Use during pregnancy may cause birth defects or loss of the unborn baby. If you get pregnant or plan on getting pregnant while taking perindopril, call your doctor right away. Coversyl Plus LD Each white, rod-shaped, scored tablet contains 2 mg of perindopril erbumine and 0.625 mg of indapamide. Nonmedicinal ingredients: hydrophobic colloidal silica, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose. Coversyl: Perindopril belongs to the class of medications called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It is used to treat high blood pressure. It helps to control blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels. Perindopril may be used alone or in combination with other medications that reduce blood pressure, especially thiazide diuretics. I work in the school system and have these horrible attacks of coughing. All of sudden my eyes start watering, nose starts running and the uncontrollable cough starts and I spit up a clear phlegm. I contemplated retiring this year because of this. T2 diabetic and DR put me on 4 mg Coversyl because she says I need to be on a ace inhibitor. I also take Atenol 50 mg. I need that to keep my heart rate down.