
Is Lisinopril Linked To Kidney Damage?

Lisinopril is actually kidney protective in certain diseases
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Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You are wanting to know if lisinopril was bad for your kidneys. They are and they are not. In certain diseases lisinopril is used to prtect the kidneys from damage. Diabetic patients who have early diabetic nephropathy the standard of care is to start them on lisinopril. The lisinopril reduces the damage and pressure on the kidneys and helps prevent kidney failure.
In contrast people with renal failure can actually get worse with lisinopril and need to be stopped. This is especially seen in patients who are dehydrated and have high potassium levels.
So you need to ask your doctor why he/she stopped your lisinopril. Be firm and make sure you get the answers you want. This is your health we are talking about and you want answers. If your doctor hesitates and does not answer your question then find another because they are not treating you in your best interest.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions or information that may help me better understand your situation


Monitor blood pressures
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If you are going to stop the alpha blocker I would cut them in half for 3 days then take then every other day fro one week. You should bot feel anything different other than the side effects resolving. During this time monitor your blood pressures daily. Goal blood pressure is < 140 on the top number and <90 on the bottom number. See how that works and get back to me or your primary care doctor


Exedrin PM better sleep aid
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The exedrin PM is the better sleep aid as it is only benadryl with tylenol. The ZZZquil has alcohol and that may not be the best thing for your kidneys.
The other problem with using the antihistamines like benadryl or exedrin PM is that it may affect your BPH causing your in effective or difficulty voiding.
All your OTC sleep aids will be some for of antihistamine so you may still have bladder issues with any of the sleep aids. But if you were fine with the exedrin PM then there is no reason to stop it.


Flomax and Alfuzisin similar
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The Flomax(tamsulosin) and Alfuzisin are similar medications and work the same way. So if you had side effects from the Alfuzisin then you will have the same side effects with flomax. To help with your bladder issues you may benefit from proscar but that may take several weeks before you get any noticeable change in your urination.


FLomax is an alpha blocker
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Yes unfortunately Flomax is another alpha blocker and would give you the same overload symptoms


Anxiety
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I am sorry to hear that you are still having anxiety issues. These are not a result of your medication. I think you should keep your appointment with your doctor and discuss treatment options.

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