Question 1

please tell me, are avapro (irbesartan) and lisinopril comparable?

Accepted Answer

Avapro and Zestril (lisinopril): Avapro (irbesartan) (a) is a member of the angiotensin receptor blocker (arb) class of drugs. Lisinopril (l) is a member of the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ace-i) class of drugs. They act at different sites of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. Both reduce proteiuria and blood pressure. Ace-i's have a higher incidence of cough. Ask your physician for more information about them.

Question 2

avapro better for high blood pressure instead of zestril (lisinopril)?

Accepted Answer

ARB vs ACE-I: Both families of drug are effective for hypertension and of similar potency.

Question 3

got stage 3 renal disease, came off lisinipril hct, now on 75 mg avapro, (irbesartan) will this help my blood pressure and kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Helping the B/P: Normalizing the blood pressure is the goal, thus helping the kidneys.

Question 4

what is lisinopril used to treat?

Accepted Answer

Uses of lisinopril: Lisinopril (l) is used to treat hypertension and proteinuria with or without hypertension. Patients with proteinuria, due to diabetes or glomerulonephritis, are treated with l to reduce proteinuria, which is a good thing to do. It is a member of the ace-i inhibitor class of drugs.

Question 5

what are other names for lisinopril?

Accepted Answer

Generic: Lisinopril is the generic name for this ACE inhibitor.  The brand names are Zestril (lisinopril) and Prinvil.

Question 6

what is prinivil (lisinopril) used for?

Accepted Answer

Prinivil (lisinopril): Prinivil (lisinopril)  is an ACE inhibitor for treatment of high blood pressure &amp; heart failure.

Question 7

taking lisinopril, what foods should you avoid?

Accepted Answer

Just 2: Grapefruit juice and excess salt.

Question 8

what should i expect from taking lisinopril 5mg pill?

Accepted Answer

BP reduction: A decrease in bp.

Question 9

taking 80mg lisinopril and 2.5 amliopine still bp 175/95.  suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure: Blood pressure management often requires titration of multiple medications. Discuss with your doctor and follow the recommendations you receive. The amlodipine is still low dose and addition of another medication working in a different manner may also be considered.

Question 10

is lisinopril a statin drug?

Accepted Answer

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

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Avapro better for high blood pressure instead of zestril (lisinopril)?

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Got stage 3 renal disease, came off lisinipril hct, now on 75 mg avapro, (irbesartan) will this help my blood pressure and kidneys?

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What is lisinopril used to treat?

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What are other names for lisinopril?

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Taking lisinopril, what foods should you avoid?

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What should i expect from taking lisinopril 5mg pill?

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Taking 80mg lisinopril and 2.5 amliopine still bp 175/95. suggestions?

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