Question 1

how do arb drugs work?

Accepted Answer

Vasodilation: Dilates blood vessels to reduce blood pressure.

Question 2

microalbuminuria which is better for eliminating or stabilizing condition aceor arb meds?

Accepted Answer

Both are fine: The ACE class is fine and often generic and less expensive, but can have the common side effect of a dry cough, whereas the newer ARB class is just as effective and does not carry the same side effect profile. If your insurance pays for the ARB, that would not be a bad choice between the two.

Question 3

my specialist changed my hypertensive script from an ace to an arb.  how do i safely switch to the new one - do i just stop one and start the other?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You should not be taking both at the same time or you may end up fainting from the BP being too low.

Question 4

which are better ace inhibitors or arb's?

Accepted Answer

They are equal: Both are effective and safe, some people get a dry cough on the ace inhibitors, but otherwise, they are well tolerated.

Question 5

which is better, ace inhibitor vs. arb in layman terms please?

Accepted Answer

Both effective: Similar effectiveness.  Ace inhibitor has a higher incidence of a nuisance cough as a side effect.  If this happens you might try an arb.

Question 6

covid19 and arb/ace medications - should we stop taking these medications if we're relatively young and healthy? i am concerned about recent reports that these meds can increase risk of infection and severe complications. your thoughts?

Accepted Answer

NO: MEDS ARE NOT STOPPED WITHOUT TALKING TO PRESCRIBING PHYSICIAN. IF YOU ARE HEALTHY WHY WERE YOU PRESCRIBED THIS MEDICATION. MUST BE A REASON FOR TAKING IT. IT COULD HELP US A LITTLE HINT

Question 7

which class of hypertension drugs are more likely to cause fatigue -- arb or ace?

Accepted Answer

Neither: These drugs don't cause fatigue and are equivalent in their efficacy. Arbs, which generally don't cause cough have a side effect profile that is indistinguishable from placebo. Ace-inhibitors cause cough in 10% of users but are available as a generic and very inexpensive for those who don't get the cough.

Question 8

a friend was taking losartan, but that didn't work. switched to valsartan. it worked. both in arb, why would the latter work instead?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: Check if she/he made some change in lifestyle such as decrease coffee drink or better sleep, etc. &amp;/or added other hight-BP-related drugs; these may make BP control different. So, look into other factors so to sort out what might be. But occasionally, one may claim one is better than another for the drugs in the same class, like what happens in using Viagra, Levitra, (vardenafil) or Cialis in PDE-5is.

Question 9

what's the most popular angiotensin receptor blocker and why is it the most prescribed? how do doctors decide which arb to prescribe?

Accepted Answer

: Most are very sensitive to drug pushers and that is the reason they are mostly forbidden to enter many dr offices. I would go to Drugs.com and review. The most popular may not be the best.  A lot of it depends on how well the company has put into pushing their own med.  I would also go to PUBMED.gov and read for yourself.

Question 10

is benicar a more potent arb than generic cozaar? losartan 100 seems much weaker than 40mg of benicar, there is obviously a large cost difference.

Accepted Answer

ARB vs ARB for BP: Is Benicar a more potent ARB than generic Cozaar? Losartan 100 seems much weaker than 40mg of Benicar, There is obviously a large cost difference. ANS: no head to head comparisons 2 judge so in absence of data I recommend the cheapest one 1st. If it gets BP to goal stay with it. If max does does not work then not likely another ARB will work well. But always worth a try if other agents  don't work

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Microalbuminuria which is better for eliminating or stabilizing condition aceor arb meds?

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My specialist changed my hypertensive script from an ace to an arb. how do i safely switch to the new one - do i just stop one and start the other?

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Which are better ace inhibitors or arb's?

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Which is better, ace inhibitor vs. arb in layman terms please?

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Covid19 and arb/ace medications - should we stop taking these medications if we're relatively young and healthy? i am concerned about recent reports that these meds can increase risk of infection and severe complications. your thoughts?

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Which class of hypertension drugs are more likely to cause fatigue -- arb or ace?

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A friend was taking losartan, but that didn't work. switched to valsartan. it worked. both in arb, why would the latter work instead?

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What's the most popular angiotensin receptor blocker and why is it the most prescribed? how do doctors decide which arb to prescribe?

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Is benicar a more potent arb than generic cozaar? losartan 100 seems much weaker than 40mg of benicar, there is obviously a large cost difference.

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