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What is the difference between an ace inhibitor and a diuretic on kidney?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Differences: Diuretics increase urination where as ace inhibitors decrease BP & reduce proteinuria if present but do not increase urination.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 9/6/2019

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