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High Blood Pressure. Taking Cardace, Having Headaches. History Of Nephropathy. Can I Take Lisinopril?
Helo doctor....im ..my bp showing always 160/100..I was taking cardace5 mg bd but not decreasing ...some times may up tp140/96..feeling headache also..I m known case of iga nephropathy since 10 yrs...the problem is cardace is not available hr.. So can I shift any other tab...like lisinopril which is available hr
Mon, 21 Jan 2013
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
You can take lisinopril; both are ACE inhibitors with almost same effects.
You are a known case of IgA nephropathy and your blood pressure must be in controlled range as raised blood pressure may cause chronic kidney disease in future.
You should consult with internal medicine specialist/ nephrologist and should go for another anti-hypertensive medicine.
Amlodipine (a calcium channel blocker) and clonidine are another option and works better.
These are frequently prescribed anti-hypertensive medicine for control of blood pressure in kidney disease patients.
Take care,
Dr. Mayank Bhargava
Thanks for posting your query.
You can take lisinopril; both are ACE inhibitors with almost same effects.
You are a known case of IgA nephropathy and your blood pressure must be in controlled range as raised blood pressure may cause chronic kidney disease in future.
You should consult with internal medicine specialist/ nephrologist and should go for another anti-hypertensive medicine.
Amlodipine (a calcium channel blocker) and clonidine are another option and works better.
These are frequently prescribed anti-hypertensive medicine for control of blood pressure in kidney disease patients.
Take care,
Dr. Mayank Bhargava
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