Doctor Just Changed My Blood Pressure Medication To Amlod/benazpril 10mg

Posted on Thu, 16 May 2019

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Question : doctor just changed my blood pressure medication to amlod/benazpril 10mg and I have low calcium, i also take propranolo 10mg for heart arrhythmia. is this a medication i should take with having low calcium and taking a beta blocker?

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is safe to take this drug in your situation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!

I passed carefully through your question and reviewed your uploaded test reports and would explain that it is OK to take amlodipine and benazepril, although your calcium plasma levels are borderline. A diet rich in calcium is recommendable, in order to prevent further drop in calcium plasma levels.

I would just recommend taking plenty of water in order to stay well hydrated. BUN/creatinine ratio is slightly elevated, which could be related to poor water intake or dehydration.

Hope to have been helpful!

Wishing good health,

Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar