Posted by desolationrower on March 9, 2009, at 2:27:21
In reply to Re: ace inhibitors/Angiotensin II receptor antagonists » desolationrower, posted by yxibow on March 8, 2009, at 1:16:09
> > lots of discussion about these on mindandmsucle at one point
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> > has anyone used one?
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> > any effect on mood?
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> > any effect on body composition?
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> > if you want to play along at home, pomegranate and tea are ACE inhibitors
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> > -d/r
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> I believe that they should only be used on heart patients with a definite indication. They have a lot of potential side effects.
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> My mother has permanent angioedema from an ACE inhibitor that was relatively new at the time. She takes a load of antihistamines to prevent a possible anaphylaxis.
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> It was also known unfortunately at the time or shortly after, I believe, that this was an emergent effect in patients.
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> Just due caution. They're much more serious agents than beta blockers and calcium channel blockers.
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> -- Jaywell the side effects aren't as bad as neuroleptics, which don't have any health benefits to accompany their risks.
-d/r
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