What is the best Ace Inhibitor?

[madfit]

By the way, Lisinopril seems to work fine for me as an Ace Inhibitor.

[CASSIEBEL]

Originally Posted by Emeraldeyes

Cassiebel or Lenin:

Are you saying that the ACE's make your heart race? If so that is the last thing I need. Too bad I can't handle Beta Blockers because I know they slow the heart rate down. I tried a Beta Blocker with Clonidine and I was like a zombie. Couldn't handle that. I get really depressed because I am so addicted to the Clonidine.

No, Altace slows my heart rate a tiny bit, although, my doc says it won't. ACEI should not cause any increase in the heart rate.

[CASSIEBEL]

Originally Posted by Emeraldeyes

Cassiebel or Lenin:

Are you saying that the ACE's make your heart race? If so that is the last thing I need. Too bad I can't handle Beta Blockers because I know they slow the heart rate down. I tried a Beta Blocker with Clonidine and I was like a zombie. Couldn't handle that. I get really depressed because I am so addicted to the Clonidine.

No, ACEI's don't affect your heart rate.

[CASSIEBEL]

Originally Posted by Emeraldeyes

Cassiebel or Lenin:

Are you saying that the ACE's make your heart race? If so that is the last thing I need. Too bad I can't handle Beta Blockers because I know they slow the heart rate down. I tried a Beta Blocker with Clonidine and I was like a zombie. Couldn't handle that. I get really depressed because I am so addicted to the Clonidine.

I have taken three diferent ACEI over the years. Vasotec, Lisinopril, & Altace. only the altace had any effect on my heart rate and that was just a slight drop, like from 70 doen to 65. I do like Altace the best but if you have to pay full price it is expensive. The others all have a generic equivalent.

[Emeraldeyes]

Thank you all for your information. Don't know what I would do without this Board. Seems I get more understanding and insight here than the doctor's office.