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Date Posted: 15:30:07 05/16/04 Sun
In reply to:
Karine
's message, "Re: ACE inhibitors" on 15:28:44 05/16/04 Sun
>I've only taken ARB's and while there has been
>discussion that ACE inhibitors might have an
>advantage, there is no firm evidence to support that
>theory. The bottom line is to keep your bp down,
>preferably below 120/below 80. Of the ARB's, Cozaar
>is the only one which decreases the secretion of uric
>acid (meaning it can cause your body to hold on to too
>much uric acid). For me, this caused uric acid kidney
>stones so my neph switched me to Avapro and put me on
>allopurinol. I've never experienced any other side effects
>from either Cozaar or Avapro, but everyone is
>different. Best to discuss any changes thoroughly
>with your neph.
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