dear nick jenkins,
Losartan is definitely more costly, but it does avoid the ACE inhibitor
cough in most instances, though not in all.; what I do is give captopril as
a first choice and ask specifically for the cough. when more present than
before captopril, i try losartan and ask again.
>Just writing an essay, and wondered what you all thought of losartan, and
>other angiotensin II receptor antagonists? Does it really avoid the ACE
>inhibitor cough? Any nasty experiences?
>
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