Are angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) safe to use in patients who have had angioedema while taking an ACE inhibitor

July 2004

Are angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) safe to use in patients who have had angioedema while taking an ACE inhibitor?

Up to 1% of patients taking an ACE inhibitor (lisinopril, etc) get angioedema. It can happen right away...or years later.

Most patients develop swelling of the face and tongue...but severe cases can lead to airway obstruction.

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