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What Is The Differences Between Lisinopril And Diovan?

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Question : Hi! Could you please explain the basic differences between lisinopril and Diovan ? My Mom is having problems with side effects with Diovan, and I thought perhaps lisinopril might be easier for her to take for her high blood pressure.
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,

lisinopril is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEi). Diovan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). They both act on the renin-angiotensin system and have similar results on blood pressure.

So lisinopril can be used instead of diovan.

If you'd like further clarifications, please use your follow-up questions.

Kind Regards!
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What Is The Differences Between Lisinopril And Diovan?

Brief Answer: There are similar Detailed Answer: Hello, lisinopril is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEi). Diovan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). They both act on the renin-angiotensin system and have similar results on blood pressure. So lisinopril can be used instead of diovan. If you'd like further clarifications, please use your follow-up questions. Kind Regards!