Re: Avapro

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Avapro and all the other angiotensin II receptor blockers have been shown in

clinical trials to be helpful in delaying progression of chronic glomerular

kidney diseases - independantly from their blood pressure lowering. Their

effect on potassium is very limited. I even take one of them while I'm on

dialysis, and my potassium is virtually unchanged from before. The warning

against taking potassium supplements isn't about food, but rather

potassium-based salt substitutes like NoSalt. Those are mainly potassium

chloride, and therefore very high in potassium - much higher than the

average fruit. Nobody with kidney disease should be using a product like

that even if they aren't on any blood pressure medication at all.

Pierre

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> Hi Tonya,

> I have borderline high BP. So I started taking half a tablet of Avapro (on

my Dr's advice). First I read 3 pages of possible side effects. My Kidney

specialist, told me that I could expect an increase in salt in my blood, a

dry cough, and a skin rash, as a result of taking Avapro.

> I started a week ago, and have rapidly increased my coughing. I also

notice a burning sensation in my digestive tract. So I have begun weening

myself off the Avapro by reducing the medication to a quarter of a tablet a

day instead of the half tablet prescribed. The full tablet is 75 ml. I hope

to be off it, before the end of the week.

> My diastolic reading dropped from mid 90's to mid 80's and mid 70's.

> Stamped on the packet of Avapro was " avoid potassium supplements " .

> Many fruits have potassium. And I felt, the longer I remain on this med,

> the greater the threat of potassium would become, for my body to deal with

it.

> So, because my family history has angina pectoris occuring on my father's

side of the family. And I am male, and over 50. I did some research on the

herbal side of things. What I found out, was that Ginkgo Biloba, Hawthorn

and Garlic,

> blended into specific formulation in a tablet will help to reduce BP , and

help circulation and help my cardiovascular system, without the side effects

that Avapro was presenting.

> Yes I do take fish oil with meals.( Only 3 or 4 a day, spread out). And I

have increased my salmon and sardines in my weekly diet (no salt added). The

D.H.E.A. & E.P.A. activate the prostaglandins. This is of great benefit for

myself.

> I should quit my one mug of coffee, per day!! This is my greatest sin!

> Walking for 2 hours in the forrest, on the mountain side, frequently, is

of emmense benefit.

> I include psyllium Husks (once or twice a week) with rice milk, for

regular detox. I drink mostly water, and sometimes cranberry juice.

> I have been fortunate to have been diagnosed with slow progression of

Igan, and not the rapid kind. I have had igan for 29 years.

> I am a great believer in creative visualisation, intuition, & prayer, for

self protection against pollution, and desease.

> God Bless,

>

> Pete.

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