<s>[INST] i am confused if just little situation happen in my family and i was going through rough time three check up later i was given lesinopril for HIGH BP but then i was having dry cough for day and night like i like i am chocking.get tears in my eyes.. they told me 6.5 average sugar with fasting blood sugar 109. told me i am border line diabetic but to medication required. just diet and excersise. so now i am ok no blood pressure..so why i need medicine..said you need to protect your kidney.. i do not have kidney problem yes.. she changed lesinopril to cozar but i was taking 50 mg lesinopril that i do not have to take it at all. now i decided to not to take change medicine also for two three days to see my dry cough is gone or not..but tuestion i sdo i need it yes i have history with parents brother sister. [/INST] HiIf you are diabetic, it is advisable to take lisinopril or cozar if:a) You have hypertension and/orb) You are leaking proteins in the urine.If your Blood pressure is OK, I would advise you to get a Urine protein to creatinine ratio (UPCR) and a urine R/MIf these are normal; I think you may not need the pills. What you will need is regular monitoring.Hope this helpsGood luck </s>