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Does Lisinopril Cause Elevated Creatinine Level In Blood?
Question: Which of these two medications can cause elevated levels of creatinine, carvedilol or Lisinopril
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Brief Answer:
lisinopril
Detailed Answer:
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Lisinopril (a member of the family of drugs called ACE inhibitors) can cause an increase in the creatinine levels. This can occur with any ACE inhibitor.
In general the increase is usually slight, it stabilizes and it monitored only, it would normally peak a week after starting the medication.
In general the recommendation is to continue the med and recheck the creatinine to see if it has stabilized.
Lisinopril and other ACE inhibitors are generally used to protect the kidneys, they also help reduce the risk of heart disease.
If your creatinine level is very high or you are still concerned, then you should speak to your doctor
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
lisinopril
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Lisinopril (a member of the family of drugs called ACE inhibitors) can cause an increase in the creatinine levels. This can occur with any ACE inhibitor.
In general the increase is usually slight, it stabilizes and it monitored only, it would normally peak a week after starting the medication.
In general the recommendation is to continue the med and recheck the creatinine to see if it has stabilized.
Lisinopril and other ACE inhibitors are generally used to protect the kidneys, they also help reduce the risk of heart disease.
If your creatinine level is very high or you are still concerned, then you should speak to your doctor
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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