24Mar 2020 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
Does Lisinopril Increase Your Risk for Severe COVID-19 Symptoms?

Does Lisinopril Increase Your Risk for Severe COVID-19 Symptoms?

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Does Lisinopril increase your risk for severe Coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms? Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor used to lower blood pressure. It protects the heart from remodeling that may occur in diabetes or heart failure. In this blog, I will provide information and updates on this topic as they become available. First, let's review briefly Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) and ACE inhibitors. ARBs are similar to ACE inhibitors, and they are usually used as an alternative drug. ARBs may be prescribed to avoid haking cough or angioedema that may be seen with ACE inhibitors. I am no expert on this topic, but I have read several experts' work regarding these two medications and COVID-19. How ACE Inhibitors Work Next, let's review how ACE inhibitors work in the body. The video below…
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10Mar 2020 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
Stop Paying Too Much For Prescription Medication

Stop Paying Too Much For Prescription Medication

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Stop paying too much for prescription medication. According to Bloomberg News, the United States has the highest medication prices in the world. On average, Americans spend about $1100 per person every year on prescription medication. Why are medications so expensive? Drug companies decide on their medication prices based on supply and demand of the market to support their drug research and development. One in four people finds that the discounted list price is lower than their insurance copayment. Discounted medication is usually a generic medication. However, it is usually the same genetic you would have purchased for a higher price. What do you need to do to stop paying too much? 1) Ask your pharmacist about their discount list and compare the cost to your co-pay. 2) Ask your doctor…
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09May 2019 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire

Blood Pressure Medication Recall: Should Your Stop Taking Lorsartan?

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Should you stop Lorsartan due to the FDA recall? Many of you have heard about the blood pressure medication recalls. Of course, only your health care provider can determine IF IT IS appropriate for you TO STOP YOUR LORSARTAN. However, consider the lot number on your bottle in order to help your health care provider determine if you are at risk. If your lot number does not match the lot number listed by the FDA, IT IS UNLIKELY THAT YOU ARE AT RISK OF BEING EXPOSED TO CARCINOGENS. If you are concerned about this even though  your lot number is not listed on the FDA LIST, contact your health care provider to get an alternative medication that is not on the FDA recall list. By all means, do not just…
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