ACE-inhibitor question

2007-06-20 07:09:45 PM
Chakolate wrote:
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I take (actually, have recently restarted taking) enalapril for kidney
protection. I don't need help in the bp department, I take it solely for
the protection.

My question is whether *any* hypertension med will protect the kidneys in
the same way, or whether it has to be an ARB or an ACE inhibitor.
The latter is the case.
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Thiazides are cheaper and better tolerated, and I'd prefer to take one of
them, but have any studies shown that the protective effect is still
there?
It's not. Moreover, thiazides tend to worsen insulin resistance.
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Thanks,

Chak
You are welcome.
May GOD bless you in HIS mighty way making you healthier (hungrier)
than ever.
Prayerfully in Jesus' awesome love,
Andrew <><
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