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Protein Spilling Over Kidneys. Suggested Change Of Medicine. What Type Of Diet Should Be Taken. Suggestions?

My doctor changed me from lisinopril to amlodipine 5mg because I had some protein spilling over into my kidneys,I
take bp meds, diovan,metoprolol,and a low dose aspirin. Will amlodipine interfere with my other meds. Is there
something I can do to keep the protein from spilling into my kidneys. Is their a special diet I need to be on.
Mae D.
posted on Mon, 13 May 2013
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Hi
Thanks for the query.
Diovan is valsartan which is one of the drugs used to decrease protein loss in the kidneys. Losartan has similar action as diovan and thus there is no role of using these 2 medications together.
Thus I agree with change of losartan.
Of course you need to discuss with your nephrologist about the possible causes of protein loss in urine and he can suggest further appropriate measures including dietary modifications.
Hope this helps
Good luck.
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Protein Spilling Over Kidneys. Suggested Change Of Medicine. What Type Of Diet Should Be Taken. Suggestions?

Hi Thanks for the query. Diovan is valsartan which is one of the drugs used to decrease protein loss in the kidneys. Losartan has similar action as diovan and thus there is no role of using these 2 medications together. Thus I agree with change of losartan. Of course you need to discuss with your nephrologist about the possible causes of protein loss in urine and he can suggest further appropriate measures including dietary modifications. Hope this helps Good luck.