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Alternatives to Beta Blockers & ACE Inhibitors

I got sick a few years ago and it wekened my heart.  I take Coreg(Carvedilol) and Lisinopril.  I still want children very badly and was told that basically, there were meds that I can take instead of Lisinopril, but I would have to stop taking Coreg.  Of course, I would just have to see how I would do without Coreg... Are there any alternatives to Coreg?
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Lisinopril can cause birth defects in the baby if you take the medication during pregnancy. Do not use lisinopril without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy
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Hi,
All beta blockers are known to result in some degree of erectile dysfunction in males & decreased libido in females. However, nebivolol is one beta blocker which has got vasodilatory properties & hence can be one of the alternatives of carvedilol. However, you can continue taking lisinopril. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care.
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