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I am type 1 diabetic and on 20 mg of lisinopril to protect my kidneys. is 20 mg enough to protect my kidneys?
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40 mg may be better: See this article for information and discussion with your doctor. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18974967.
Answered 1/18/2019
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