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Nephrologist pulled lisinopril from my regimen, but a new internal med put me back on it. i have ckd stage 4, gfr 22. if it helps kidney why remove?
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It depends: Lisinopril helps kidneys live longer. However, if it slows your kidneys significantly or brings your potassium up, you need to stop it. I presume that your internist did not know that your nephrologist stopped it. Since you have an advanced kidney disease, i would re discuss it with the nephrologist. Would not wait long!
Answered 6/27/2014
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Stage 4 ckd: Lisinopril at GFR 22 can easily reduce kidney function further and elevate potassium. Your nephrologist is following concensus caution for you.
Answered 8/8/2014
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