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Which class of hypertension drugs are more likely to cause fatigue -- arb or ace?

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Neither: These drugs don't cause fatigue and are equivalent in their efficacy. Arbs, which generally don't cause cough have a side effect profile that is indistinguishable from placebo. Ace-inhibitors cause cough in 10% of users but are available as a generic and very inexpensive for those who don't get the cough.

Answered 4/6/2014

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A member asked:

Which class of hypertension drugs are more likely to cause fatigue -- arb or ace?

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

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