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Suggest Angiotensin Receptor Blockers For High BP Without Any Side Effects

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Posted on Mon, 27 Oct 2014
Question: Diagnostic : Hypertension.
Diovan : 320mg. (unfortunately it raised the Creatinine to1.5, and also the Bun.)
Tried Lisinopril before and got a dry cough.
Are there other ARBs that don't affect the kidney ?
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
All the ARB damage renal function. ..

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Unfortunately for you all the ARB has as a side effect of creatinine increase and BUN.

But you can continue using Diovan till the creatinine levels reach 3.

If you were my patient I would continue Diovan and closely monitor your renal function every month (creatinine and BUN).

Hope this was of help!
Dr. Benard
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Suggest Angiotensin Receptor Blockers For High BP Without Any Side Effects

Brief Answer: All the ARB damage renal function. .. Detailed Answer: Hi, Unfortunately for you all the ARB has as a side effect of creatinine increase and BUN. But you can continue using Diovan till the creatinine levels reach 3. If you were my patient I would continue Diovan and closely monitor your renal function every month (creatinine and BUN). Hope this was of help! Dr. Benard