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Message: <blockquote data-quote="noblehead" data-source="post: 576969" data-attributes="member: 11028">Much like yourself Dillinger I didn't have high bp before taking Ramipril but with having diabetic retinopathy at the time it was suggested I started on them, the reason being that the lower the bp the less strain there is on the eyes which has been proven to help with retinopathy.I'm sure I've read that all bp drugs ending in 'pril' have beneficial effects for the kidneys, it makes sense to take one even at a low-dose if you think that you might be at a heightened risk or already have complications, really surprised your gp didn't know about the beneficial effects it has on protecting the kidney.</blockquote>

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