Posted by ChicagoKat on February 3, 2013, at 20:10:40
In reply to Re: Dizzy / weak, posted by jono_in_adelaide on February 3, 2013, at 19:48:57
> Kat, for the range of HBP Phil is having, i think that an ace inhibitor + low dose hydrochlorothiazide would be appropriate, they have a good record so far as reducing mortality and improving endpoints and they are $4 prescriptions. Side effects are minor excpet 1 in 10 gets that dry "Capoten Cough" and will need to change to another drug.
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> What do you think?Personally, I think an ACE inhibitor on its own would be the best choice. I think it's safer to start with one agent, then add a second only if necessary. I don't think Phil's latest readings warrant using 2 agents. But I do think starting with an ACE inhibitor would be the best option. I'm on one myself, and I get that captopril cough occasionally myself. It's annoying, but I keep Tic Tacs with me everywhere I go, and they always help.
Kat
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