Question 1

is lisinopril a statin drug?

Accepted Answer

Lisinopril: Lisinopril is not a statin. It is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor.

Question 2

is zestril (lisinopril) a statin drug?

Accepted Answer

no: Zestril (lisinopril) is primarily used to treat high blood pressure. It is not a "statin" but it is an "ace 
inhibitor ".

Question 3

are metoprolol or lisinopril statins?

Accepted Answer

No: Metoprolol is a beta blocker and Lisinopril is an ace inhibitor.

Question 4

statin pain duration

Accepted Answer

Muscle pain: Statins are well known to cause muscle pain and to a lesser degree joint pain. You can take vitamins coq10 150- 200 mg per day to help your symptoms. If no releif you have to contact your doctor for further management.

Question 5

what are the downsides of using statins?

Accepted Answer

Many!: Liver disease, diarrhea, muscle aches (one form called myopathy can be quite serious).  It's not a benign drug by any stretch.  That is why lifestyle changes are still recommended as the first step.  The problem is that most people won't do that.  However, changing your diet and lifestyle is far cheaper, safer, and longer-lasting.

Question 6

if my cholesterol is 229, should i be on a statin

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Maybe: We would have to know your ldl and hdl levels as well as any other risk factors in order to advise you.

Question 7

what is lisinopril?

Accepted Answer

Lisinopril: the drug is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. It is used for hypertension and also congestive heart failure

Question 8

is lisinopril a ccb?

Accepted Answer

Lisinopril: Ace (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitor.  I assume you mean calcium channel blocker by term ccb, but if not, apologies.  You can search for 'mechanism of action' with almost any drug.

Question 9

can statins cause blindness?

Accepted Answer

Contraversial: “the news that a cholesterol-lowering drug could provide protection from the irreversible sight loss caused by glaucoma will be welcomed by those of us at risk of developing the condition in later life. However, further investigation is urgently needed before statins could be used in the future treatment of glaucoma.”.

Question 10

is lisinopril same as ramipril?

Accepted Answer

Not the same, but: Close enuf to be viewed as such. 

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