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In general, would lisinopril or verapramil or clonidine be a possible drug of choice for initial treatment of htn when one only is chosen?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

HTN meds: Often use Lisinopril for HTN unless allergic reaction/ severe kidney issues . It protects kidneys and has been associated with decreased mortality. Verapamil is more often used if associated fast heart rhythms . it can have negative inotropic (heart strength) .Clonidine brings down blood pressure acutely .I don't start people on it because it has a rebound effect when stopped f/u/ w/ doc

Answered 6/7/2018

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