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A friend of mine was taking enalapril without hctz (hydrochlorothiazide). now, my friend, is doin dialisis because her kidneys is fallin? what cost her it? not take hctz (hydrochlorothiazide)?

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Dr. Daniel Zanger answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Dialysis: The causes of kidney disease are very complex and it is unlikely that not taking hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) will have triggered the need for dialysis.

Answered 10/6/2013

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No: Dialysis is because of failing kidney function. It is not related to not taking hctz (hydrochlorothiazide).

Answered 12/16/2012

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