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Q: Ramipril + HCT (hydrochlorothiazide) and sunlight sensitivity
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sumguy
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norx
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Question A...
I was able to find information that says that Ramipril alone could cause sensitivity to sunlight on drugs-dot-com. Hydrochlorothiazide also cautions against prolonged UV exposure. I am not entirely sure, but maybe the fact that both drugs list this as a possible side effect makes it more likely, but I don't really know... sorry
Question B...
As far as a higher dose of Rampipril goes, ACE inhibitors are largely considered less safe and often even less effective than diuretics. Actually, it is suggested that most doctors usually start their patients on diuretics. A major study was also just published in JAMA which revealed that combination drug therapy was significantly more effective then single. It sounds to me like your doctor is on the right track here!
I was able to find information that says that Ramipril alone could cause sensitivity to sunlight on drugs-dot-com. Hydrochlorothiazide also cautions against prolonged UV exposure. I am not entirely sure, but maybe the fact that both drugs list this as a possible side effect makes it more likely, but I don't really know... sorry
Question B...
As far as a higher dose of Rampipril goes, ACE inhibitors are largely considered less safe and often even less effective than diuretics. Actually, it is suggested that most doctors usually start their patients on diuretics. A major study was also just published in JAMA which revealed that combination drug therapy was significantly more effective then single. It sounds to me like your doctor is on the right track here!
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sumguy
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norx
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norx
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No problem! 
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