Comments on: question Joan

By: Olin Ok

Olin Ok — Tue, 24 May 2005 22:16:38 +0000

Thanks for the reference; however, even if I had an MD degree, I doubt that
I would understand this article. After reading it, I almost with I hadn’t!

David

By: colin_140

colin_140 — Tue, 24 May 2005 09:56:58 +0000

<< But, what about the Generics? My MD says it should make no
difference, but if I can afford it, don’t rock the boat. Vasotec is $1.50
or so for 20 mg. The Generic is $1.00. Fifty cents/day is about
$175/year. So, go with the flow, don’t take any chances; too
fundamental a concern to take the risk, in my view.

By: colin_140

colin_140 — Tue, 24 May 2005 01:49:17 +0000

Thought all of you might like some further enlightenment….NPs also work
quite well in diabetes management…Joan:)))

By: colin_140

colin_140 — Mon, 23 May 2005 17:41:36 +0000

By: colin_140

colin_140 — Mon, 23 May 2005 09:33:56 +0000

David >>
you can also use medline, or the drugs link to look up whatever meds you are
curious about…Joan:))

By: colin_140

colin_140 — Mon, 23 May 2005 01:26:15 +0000

David >>
David: I’ve sent a link to an article on medscape.com.
y

By: patience_15

patience_15 — Fri, 20 May 2005 05:05:18 +0000

<< ever hear of Evening Primrose oil?? Has wonderful properties that work
great
for PMS. #1 500 mg capsule >>
yes I have but have never tried it. Thanks!

By: Hilton Walter

Hilton Walter — Wed, 18 May 2005 18:27:02 +0000

joan,
thanks .

touchpad again!
anyway, it’s important to understand about nutrition and what we put into our
bodies. Supersizing is not the answer.
Vegetarian is a good thing…limit meats…think about what goes into our
feed animals…massive amounts of antibiotics, and growth hormones…not
conducive to healthy eating.
Start learning more…less scarey that way….Joan :)))

By: Olin Ok

Olin Ok — Sun, 15 May 2005 18:49:23 +0000

Thanks Joan. All this stuff is very interesting but it does not address
the reason I use Vasotec; to prevent Kidney deterioration, not so much lower
blood pressure. Since Vasotec works in my case, leave well enough alone,
is my view. But, what about the Generics? My MD says it should make no
difference, but if I can afford it, don’t rock the boat. Vasotec is $1.50
or so for 20 mg. The Generic is $1.00. Fifty cents/day is about
$175/year. So, go with the flow, don’t take any chances; too
fundamental a concern to take the risk, in my view.

David

By: colin_140

colin_140 — Sun, 15 May 2005 14:37:23 +0000

<< I have been using Vasotec for almost 10 years, with great success. (no
change in kidney function since starting using Vasotec). Do you know of
the differences between Vasotec and Diovan?

David >>
Hi David:
Giving you guys all my references: The Nurse Practitioner’s Drug Handbook -
current is 3rd Edition about $40.00.-amazon.com or e_books.com
Vasotec - enalapril maleate - ACE inhibitor
works on preventing angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2, which is a potent
vasoconstrictor ( makes blood vessels tighten up - increases blood pressure)
If you reduce the angiotensin 2 levels you decrease peripheral arterial
resistance essentially helping blood pressure to come down. Decreases
aldosterone secretion, and lowers sodium and water retention.
Diovan - valsartan - ACE inhibitor - angiotensin 2 antagonist

works a different way to get to angiontensin 2 - blocks the bnding of
angiotensin 2 to receptor sites in the smooth muscles of the blood vessels
and the adrenal gland, which inhibits the pressor effects of the
renin-angiotensin system.
sort of keeping things balanced, but precariously from a different angle.
Have to be careful when using with diuretics (water pills), can make blood
pressure go toooo low.
now, back to homework….nite all …Joan :)))))