Question 1

just started on enalapril 5.0 mg (vasotec) it is an ace inhibitor. i - is that a possible side effect if pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: All ace inhibitors cause fetal abnormalities including cranial malformation and kidney problems in a large percentage of fetuses who are exposed although not 100%.  It is absolutely critical you not take this medication while pregnant.  A few doses early in pregnancy are less likely to be harmful.  All these drugs carry a "black box warning", that is they are dangerous in pregnancy.

Question 2

enalapril, benazepril are both ace inhibitors?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, they are both angiotensin converting enzyme, or ace, inhibitors.

Question 3

why would a doctor change enalapril to benazepril when they are both ace inhibitors?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: There are many possible reasons why a physician may change a medicine, including cost, formulary changes, access, etc. The best strategy is to ask your physician wh changed the medicine. Enalapril is an older generation acei and sometimes these are changed compared to newer generation medications like Benazepril because of improved side effects profile.

Question 4

why would a doctor switch enalapril to benazepril when they are both ace inhibitors?

Accepted Answer

Preference?: Although the medications you mentioned are both in the same class, some patients react slightly different to one or the other and that may deserve to be explored.
Pt convenience could also be the reason (enalapril is usually taken twice a day while benazepril only once)
Or it just may come to physician preference or plain experience with one or the other.
Another possibility is insurance formulary

Question 5

for what reason would a doctor change enalapril to benazepril when they are both ace inhibitors?

Accepted Answer

Enalapril vs Benazep: There are 12 differences and 6 similarities between both drugs. Hence you have to ask the consulting physician about underlying reason for making that switch.

Question 6

what is an ace inhibitor/medicine?

Accepted Answer

Blood Pressure Treat: Ace inhibitors block the conversion angiotensin i to angiotensin ii, which constricts the vessels, increases the following: salt retention in the kidney, sympathetic tone, aldosterone and ADH (vasopressin) (anti-diuretic hormone) secretion. The inhibition of this conversion decreases blood pressure and wall stress in the heart muscle.

Question 7

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 8

is atenolol an ace inhibitor?

Accepted Answer

Atenolol: Atenolol is a beta blocker not an ace inhibitor.

Question 9

i take lisinopril, an ace inhibitor. are there any good alternatives?

Accepted Answer

Lisinopril choices: Lisinopril is a member of the ace-inhibitor (a) class of drugs. It not only reduces blood pressure, it also reduces proteinuria. The most common adverse effect of drugs of a class is a dry cough. Another class of drugs, call angiotensin receptor blockers (arb) can do the same two things and have a much lower reported incidence of cough. Ask your physician for more advice.

Question 10

i take lisinopril, an ace inhibitor. are there any other alternatives?

Accepted Answer

Several: There are several alternatives. It is a good drug generally.

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Just started on enalapril 5.0 mg (vasotec) it is an ace inhibitor. i - is that a possible side effect if pregnant?

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Enalapril, benazepril are both ace inhibitors?

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Why would a doctor change enalapril to benazepril when they are both ace inhibitors?

A member asked:

Why would a doctor switch enalapril to benazepril when they are both ace inhibitors?

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For what reason would a doctor change enalapril to benazepril when they are both ace inhibitors?

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What is an ace inhibitor/medicine?

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

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Is atenolol an ace inhibitor?

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I take lisinopril, an ace inhibitor. are there any good alternatives?

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I take lisinopril, an ace inhibitor. are there any other alternatives?

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