Is Lisinopril A Blood Thinner?

Posted on Sun, 7 Aug 2016

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Sun, 7 Aug 2016 Answered on

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Question : IS the drug Lisinopril considered a blood thinner?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (8 minutes later)

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Detailed Answer:
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No, Lisinopril is not a blood thinner.

Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor class drug used primarily in treatment of high blood pressure and heart failure.

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