frankbeerstein

I agree. There is a +6% increase in COVID-19 mortality for those with hypertension. Assume all were on BP meds. They're cheap, & doctors usually insist. If ACEs or ARBs were protective, it should be more like -6%. Right? Losartan = 400% more ACE2, Lisinopril = 100% more ACE2.

Elderly people are usually on BP meds. Diabetics are frequently prescribed Losartan to protect their kidneys. I know. I am a diabetic, and was prescribed it for that reason and also for high BP.

As a diabetic over 50 with high BP I have a greater interest than most. Especially since my wife was exposed to coronavirus, is sick, and I am starting to feel unwell.

Stopped taking losartan yesterday. Have some tenofovir lying around and might start taking it. It's the only antiviral I was able to get my hands on. Hopefully my chloroquine arrives in the mail soon.