i think you need to call your doctor and clarify why he or she prescribed this medication for you. ace inhibitors work to relax blood vessels by blocking the production of an enzyme in your body called angiotensin ii. while ace inhibitors are commonly prescribed for high blood pressure (hypertension) as you're obviously aware they may also be prescribed to treat other medical conditions including heart failure. some evidence suggests ace inhibitors may help people with type 2 diabetes avoid kidney damage. on occasion ace inhibitors are used to treat migraine. this is why you need to clarify with your doctor exactly why he or she wants you to take this medication. and good for you for asking! everyone should know exactly why they're taking a medication what the drug is expected to do and possible side effects. asking these questions makes you a well-informed patient. it probably will not harm you to refrain from taking the ace inhibitor until you have clarification about why you're taking it. however that's just my opinion and is not to be construed as medical advice. i wish you all the best!
my doctor prescribed an ace inhibitor but my blood pressure has never been high (113/56 last wk). should i take it?