does benicar (olmesartan) have fewer side effects than lisinopril?

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Does Benicar (olmesartan) have lesser side effects than lisinopril?

Answer 1

ARB's vs ACEI: Benicar (olmesartan) an arb works similarly in many ways to lisiniopril (acei). They both block at different points in the renin-angiotensin system. A by-product of the acei however is a buildup in a chemical called bradykinin, which can produce throt irritation and a dry cough in 5-10% patients. A cough like this is much less likely with an arb agent like benicar (olmesartan).

Answer 2

Side effect: A recent study found sprue-like enteropathy in patients taking benicar. The label has been changed to reflect this recent information. The condition mimics gluten intolerance and results and produces abdominal cramping and loose stool. This condition goes away when patients cease taking olmesartan, but can result in misdiagnosis of celiac or other GI conditions.

Answer 3

No: Ideally, Lisinopril (and other ace-inhibitors, usually end in -pril) should stopped before trying to get pregnant. But if you find out you are pregnant and are taking it, stop taking it and call your doctor. Lisinopril can cause some congenital malformations in early pregnancy and kidney problems in later pregnancy. Babies exposed to Lisinopril will need extra monitoring mainly with ultrasounds.

Answer 4

Contact your PCP!: Dear patient, as per food & drug administration (fda), Lisinopril may cause birth defects or fetal death if you take it while you are pregnant. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your primary care physician (pcp) right away. It is not known if Lisinopril is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking lisinopril.

Answer 5

ACE and food: Lisinopril is equally effective with or without food. Food does not effect how well it works or is absorbed.

Answer 6

Lisnopril: Yes if you are taking it at night it can.If you are start taking it in the morning and you will not have nocturia let me know if I am right.

Answer 7

Maybe.: This is reported but is uncommon - maybe 1/500 to 1/1000 usually in men greater than age 60. I would not assume that the nocturne is due to the med. I would bet another cause is more likely and should be investigated.

Answer 8

Nocturia: Lisinopril usually lowers blood pressure, and a lower BP may result in less urine flow. Yet, lisinopril reduces presence of aldosterone, which is a salt retaining hormone. Thus, less aldosterone action may result in a bit more sodium excretion - and maybe water. Typically, nocturia is a result of supine-induced mobilization of fluid from legs and refilling of blood volume (at night) -> more urine

Answer 9

NO,: NOT UNLESS YOU TAKE LISINOPRIL/HCTZ. ACTUALLY IT IS RECOMMENDED TO BE TAKEN AT NIGHT, WORKS BETTER.

Answer 10

NO: It doesn't. It's not a diuretic. It dilates vessels.

Answer 11

ACE: There is not a direct correlation with doses between different ace inhibitors. If switching from one to another, i often start at the lowest or intermediate dose of the new medication to see how someone will respond.

Answer 12

ACE VS ARB: Lisinopril is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor which blocks the conversion of angiotensin 1 to 2, Cozaar (losartan) is an angiotensin receptor blocker which directly blocks the effect of angiotensin. They both are available generically, may protect kidney function especially in diabetics, and lower blood pressure as well as help patients with decreased heart pumping function.

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