A 33-year-old member asked:
Sensitive to arbs and allergic to ace inhibitors, what drug should i take to control my blood pressure?
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Dr. Bennett Werneranswered
Cardiology 46 years experience
diuretic: Start with a diuretic. Hydrochlorothiazide (hctz) is cheap, effective, and well tolerated. Depending on the severity of your hbp, you may require more than 1 drug. Avoid salt and attain/maintain normal weight if you can.
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