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Do most people with high blood pressure get on an angiotensin ii drug?
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Angiotensin II: Actually no, there is an order to starting blood pressure meds and often people start with a diuretic or a beta blocker. Occasionally, in diabetic patients an ace inhibitor is used as an initial agent because of beneficial effects to protect the kidneys.
Answered 6/26/2012
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