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ACE Inhibitors: Questions to Ask Your Doctor or Nurse

Question: Am I on an ACE inhibitor?

Reason for asking this question: ACE inhibitors are very important for people with heart failure. Most people should take an ACE inhibitor unless they can not tolerate this medicine.

Question: Am I taking the right dose of an ACE inhibitor for me?

Reason for asking this question: ACE inhibitors are most effective in treating heart failure when the right amount is taken.

Studies have shown that some people with heart failure may not be taking a high enough dose of an ACE inhibitor. So, the medicine may not be helping as much as it could be. Ask your doctor or nurse whether your ACE inhibitor dose is the right one for you.