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Beta blocker ( 5 mg bystolic) is causing lot of bad side effect. would arb/hct or ace be good replacement to treat coronary artery blockage.? thanks.
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Different: Ace/arb is a different class of drug than a beta blocker. Both are used in the treatment of coronary disease and are effevtive. You may need to lower the dose or try a different beta blocker if not done already. Check with your cardiologist.
Answered 3/25/2015
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