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Diuretic Vs Ace Inhibitor
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How long do hypertension medications (diuretics vs ACE inhibitors vs Ca channel blockers vs etc.) take to achieve full effect?
Hours to weeks: The oral medications for treating high blood pressure start to work as soon as they are absorbed and the full effect of a single dose occurs within hours. Most blood pressure drugs sustain the reduction in BP for 24 hours so they can be taken once daily. When starting medication or changing dose there may be some further blood pressure reduction over the next several weeks. ...Read more
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Diuretic (Definition)
By strict definition, a diuretic is any medicine causing increased urination. More practically, a diuretic is a medicine causing the kidney to secrete excess fluid by blocking the re-absorption of either water itself or electrolytes like sodium (primarily), potassium, chloride and bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate). These medicines are effective treatments for many disorders including ...Read more
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What is the difference between an ACE inhibitor and a diuretic on kidney?
ACE diuretic: ACE blocks conversion of Angio I to II and if BP falls a lot kidneys may fail. Diuretics get rid of salt Na at different parts of renal tubule. Google this for more details. I specialize in high blood pressure and happy to do 2nd opinion. Live. ...Read more
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Why would someone with CHF be on an ACE inhibitor but not a diuretic?
Usually both: Pharmacological treatment of heart failure include: Diuretics Beta Blockers Ace inh OR ARB (not both) and Aldosterone blockers. Sometimes, one is more useful than the other, and depending of circumstances, MDs may elect to omit one or two. Exercise, diet, weight loss, are always part of treatment of CHF. ...Read more
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How does an? Ace inhibitor work as a? Anti hypertensive and also act as a diuretic?
Vasodilatation: Ace inhibitors block an enzyme in the body and result in vasodilatation (relaxing the blood vessels) and thus lower the blood pressure. They are not diuretics, but can be combined in a pill with diuretics. ...Read more
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Can Norvasc (amlodipine) be taken with an ACE inhibitor & a diuretic? Is this safe?
Combination of meds: The answer to your question is a resounding "yes". These drugs combined have no interaction and may be needed to treat a patient's hypertension. ...Read more
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Why is it necessary that white patients should be started with an ACE inhibitor or beta blocker while blacks with calcium channel blocker/diuretics?
There's no rule: There's no rule that white patients need to be started on ACEI or Beta blocker and vice versa. It all depends on what is being treated HTN vs Coronary artery disease. ...Read more
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Is 3 leaky heart valves something to be afraid of? No congestive heart failure and being treated with a ACE inhibitor and diuretic.
Depends -? severity: Depends upon the severity, which ones, possible causes; often things need to be followed, your doctor should be able to give you good advice.... ...Read more
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Why can't you take ace-inhibitors and diuretics together?
You can: You can, in fact they make combination pills that contain both. ...Read more
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Can you tell me about loop diuretics, analgesices, atb, arbs, ccbs, ACE inhibitors etc?
Not in 400 letters!: This is too big of a question and cannot be answered in such a short format. You could ask something more specific so that we can help you. ...Read more
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Could you explain why ACE inhibitors are better for hypertension than Diuretics?
ACEs vs diuretics: They are not. Diuretics are, on the average much better and less expensive than ACEs. Especially if you are African American. ...Read more
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What is an ACE inhibitor/medicine?
Blood Pressure Treat: Ace inhibitors block the conversion angiotensin I to angiotensin ii, which constricts the vessels, increases the following: salt retention in the kidney, sympathetic tone, aldosterone and ADH (vasopressin) (anti-diuretic hormone) secretion. The inhibition of this conversion decreases blood pressure and wall stress in the heart muscle. ...Read more
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Which is better, ACE inhibitor vs. Arb in layman terms please?
Depends: Amer heart assoc recommends both. If you have diabetes, an ace inhibitor is a good choice since it may protect against diabetic kidney disease. You & your doctor should discuss alternative treatments for htn. If you have certain kinds of heart disease, then a beta blocker or diuretic may be a better choice. That's why it's best to discuss treatment with your doctor. ...Read more
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Is atenolol an ACE inhibitor?
Atenolol: Atenolol is a beta blocker not an ace inhibitor. ...Read more
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Is cozaar (losartan) an ACE inhibitor?
No: It's an angiotensin receptor blocker.
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Is Benicar (olmesartan) an ACE inhibitor?
ACE": No: it is an ARB. I specialize in high blood pressure and happy to do 2nd opinion. Live. ...Read more
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Hbp #: if there were to be unwanted side effects for a prescribed ACE inhibitor, would it be more prevalent with an extended release form, or not?
No difference: Side effects form the medication are no different whether given as short- or long-acting. You may feel the effect of the medication more with short-acting forms (such as lightheaded with BP meds as it brings the pressure down). The most common side effect from ace is cough which occurs with either form. ...Read more
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Is it possible that a beta blocker for hbp may give minimal lowering results but a switch to an ACE inhibitor may result in better lowering results?
Hypertension: Various medications can have varied effectiveness in different patients. Beta blocker is not a highly potent antihypertensive. Ace inhibitors are effective but not always more so than beta blockers. ...Read more
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Can an ace-inhibitor 20 mg. Tab be cut in half and taken twice daily, instead of one time, since it reduces (it's working) side effects in a patient?
Depends: I agree that twice daily dosing in clinical trials has somewhat better effects on the neuroendocrine system, however many pills are not safe to split--especially extended release formulations. It depends on the manufacturer. Aceon, mavik, (trandolapril) and univasc may be splittable ace inhibitors if you are trying to save money, but please consult your doctor first! Don't split non-scored pills! ...Read more
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Can you tell me what the ACE inhibitor is?
Type of BP med: An ace inhibitor, or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, is a type of blood pressure medication to control high blood pressure. ...Read more
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