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I am 58 with slightly elevated hp i was taking 5mg of ramipril developed the cough. is 150mg of irbesartan a good replacement?
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Yes: Ace-I may cause dry cough due to bradykinin which is not formed by ARBs.
Answered 9/28/2016
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