Combination of Blood Pressure Drugs May Harm Kidneys
Angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are two commonly prescribed medications for blood pressure control. Studies in recent years have also shown that, individually, the drugs can help protect against the worsening of kidney disease symptoms. However, recent research has also shown that the two medications lose their protective benefits when patients take both of them. And in fact, the combination of an ACE inhibitor and an ARB may contribute to serious health complications.
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