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A member asked:
Is acei or arbs harmful for kidneys in case on renal impairment (s.creatinine1.7,b,urea39,age72) what are the safe anti hypertensive that can be use?
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Not harmful: Actually may be beneficial if you have proteinuria. Your physician will need to monitor your renal function and potassium closely if you are on a ACE-I or ARB.
Answered 5/18/2016
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