ACE inhibitors are generally preferable, but ARBs offer an effective alternative for patients suffering side effects.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than half of Americans age 65 and older have high blood pressure. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, such as lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril) or ramipril (Altace), are commonly used to treat it—but some estimates suggest that up to 25 percent of patients can’t tolerate them.

Could an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) such as telmisartan (Micardis) be a useful alternative? …

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