Blood Pressure Meds.

[barbarac]

I am still switching around my blood pressure meds. One of the ones I have taken for almost 3 months is the Lisinopril. It is an ace inhibitor, which I understand we should take. I have tried others and got the nagging cough. This one didn't for a while, but cough is back now. Are there any that don't have this side effect. Seems worse this time. Would a ARB be as protective of kidneys as the ace inhibitor?

Would also be interested in what blood pressure meds. some have tried and thought worked well.

[9903card]

I am on Benicar & have been for 3 years, I don't remember what I was on previously, but they made me cough also. No coughing with the Benicar. Good luck

[GretchO]

Yes, ARBs do pretty much the same thing that ace inhibitors do (lowering blood pressure thus protecting kidneys), just different mechanics. I was on Lisinopril until I just couldn't take the cough any more (a coupla years) and was recently switched to Diovan (ARB).

[DannyK]

I have been on Lisinopril (5 mg.) daily, since 11/08. I have yet to get "the cough." No side effects for me. Now that I know, should I start coughing, that's what might be the cause of it. Thanks for sharing. ;)

Another example of why this forum has been so helpful to me....

I hope you find the one that works best for you....:)