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Is Amlopidine Better Than Lisinopril In Controlling Hypertension?
Question: which drug is more effective in controlling hypertension Amlopidine or Lisinopril. If one has a prehypertension 140/80 which drug has the least side effects?
Brief Answer:
Detailed below...
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
I understand your concern.
The treatment of prehypertension (140/80) starts with a calcium channel blocker such as Amlodipine or Nifedipine. Unfortunately, their use is associated with edema (swollen legs).
In such cases, treatment is continued with ACE-inhibitor such as Lisinopril. Usually, they are well tolerated. The most common side effect of them is dry coughing. If it occurs, other meds like ARB-inhibitors are recommended.
So, as you may see, treatment is based on:
- average blood pressure of the patient
- other health problems
- if the patient is developing side effects.
Hope it answered to your question.
Dr.Albana
Detailed below...
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
I understand your concern.
The treatment of prehypertension (140/80) starts with a calcium channel blocker such as Amlodipine or Nifedipine. Unfortunately, their use is associated with edema (swollen legs).
In such cases, treatment is continued with ACE-inhibitor such as Lisinopril. Usually, they are well tolerated. The most common side effect of them is dry coughing. If it occurs, other meds like ARB-inhibitors are recommended.
So, as you may see, treatment is based on:
- average blood pressure of the patient
- other health problems
- if the patient is developing side effects.
Hope it answered to your question.
Dr.Albana
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