Question 1

how long hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) and enalapril is active in the body?

Accepted Answer

A bit > 1 day: This combination of medications is typically taken once a day, so it stays active for a least that long. Likely to be completely out of your body after a week.

Question 2

wake up bp 108/68? do i take me enalapril and hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) for the morning? my daily dose is enalapril10bid and hctz (hydrochlorothiazide)25

Accepted Answer

Take it as: Prescribed. That's why your BP is well controlled!

Question 3

which one make my pressure lower enalapril or hctz (hydrochlorothiazide)? when to cut down on hctz (hydrochlorothiazide)?

Accepted Answer

Enalapril: Enalapril is an ace-inhibitor (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor) does work in the kidney (but is not a water pill) and is a stronger medicine to lower blood pressure. If blood pressure is under control and you are low in potassium due to the hctz (hydrochlorothiazide= a water pill) you could ask your health care provider about a reduction or stopping.

Question 4

is it safe to take vasotec (enalapril) 20mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But kidney function should be monitored after staring them at least initially.

Question 5

i m taking enalapril/vasotec 10mg twice daily with hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) 25mg.my pressure almost always under 125/85.can i reduce my dose to 5mg twice daily or/ 12.5 ?

Accepted Answer

Probably not!: You may want to cut down on hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) to 12.5 mg to prevent electrolyte  imbalance. You may want to take 20 mg vasotec once a day rather than 10 mg twice a day.Please check with your md!

Question 6

a friend of mine was taking enalapril without hctz (hydrochlorothiazide). now, my friend, is doin dialisis because her kidneys is fallin? what cost her it? not take hctz (hydrochlorothiazide)?

Accepted Answer

Dialysis: The causes of kidney disease are very complex and it is unlikely that not taking hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) will have triggered the need for dialysis.

Question 7

my dr. wants me to visit  the office every 6 months for my bp. meds.  once on my annual physical, once 6 mos later, he doesn't do anything, basically accept his fee and renew my scripts.  can my hydrochlorothiazide and enalapril be renewed here?

Accepted Answer

Possible : You need to find a healthtap doctor licensed in your state. Your first or second encounter with the doctor may need to be a video consult to create patient-doctor relationship if you haven't seen the doctor face to face before during an office visit in your state. You also need inform your current doctor that you want to come once a year for annual exam but use healthtap to renew prescriptions.

Question 8

i take hbp meds hydrochlorothiazide and. enalapril. which vitamin supplements are safe for me?

Accepted Answer

ANY GOOD: Multivitamin is ok usually.

Question 9

what is the rational  for using enalapril in mi?

Accepted Answer

Prevention: enalapril is in a class of medicines called ACE inhibitors. Given after an MI, they reduce the likelihood of further heart damage

Question 10

what is triazide and enalapril used for?

Accepted Answer

HBP and CHF: Thiazide is a mild diuretics and a better hypertension medication
Enalapril is in the class of ACE inhibitor, good for hypertension, to protect kidneys from diabetes and as part of the treatment of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

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Enalapril and hydrocholorthiazide

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How long hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) and enalapril is active in the body?

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Wake up bp 108/68? do i take me enalapril and hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) for the morning? my daily dose is enalapril10bid and hctz (hydrochlorothiazide)25

A member asked:

Which one make my pressure lower enalapril or hctz (hydrochlorothiazide)? when to cut down on hctz (hydrochlorothiazide)?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take vasotec (enalapril) 20mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg together?

A member asked:

I m taking enalapril/vasotec 10mg twice daily with hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) 25mg.my pressure almost always under 125/85.can i reduce my dose to 5mg twice daily or/ 12.5 ?

A member asked:

A friend of mine was taking enalapril without hctz (hydrochlorothiazide). now, my friend, is doin dialisis because her kidneys is fallin? what cost her it? not take hctz (hydrochlorothiazide)?

A member asked:

My dr. wants me to visit the office every 6 months for my bp. meds. once on my annual physical, once 6 mos later, he doesn't do anything, basically accept his fee and renew my scripts. can my hydrochlorothiazide and enalapril be renewed here?

A member asked:

I take hbp meds hydrochlorothiazide and. enalapril. which vitamin supplements are safe for me?

A member asked:

What is the rational for using enalapril in mi?

A member asked:

What is triazide and enalapril used for?

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