What are the common adverse effects associated with angiotensin receptor antagonists compared to ACE inhibitors?

Common adverse effects associated with angiotensin receptor antagonists include dizziness, headache, hypotension, and gastrointestinal disturbances. In contrast, ACE inhibitors can cause hypotension, dizziness, headache, hyperkalaemia, and a non-productive cough.

Angiotensin receptor antagonists generally do not induce cough or clinically significant hyperkalaemia, making them better tolerated than ACE inhibitors. While both classes can cause dizziness and hypotension, ACE inhibitors are also associated with hyperkalaemia and a persistent cough due to their mechanism of action involving bradykinin. Therefore, angiotensin receptor antagonists may be preferred for patients who experience cough as a side effect of ACE inhibitors.