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Can some blood pressure meds make blood pressure go up i switched from benicar (olmesartan) 20mg to linisopril 20 mg .goes from 155/94 to 120/80 when taking it tim?
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Potency and response: There are some differences in potency and individual response to medications of the same class. You may have responded better to benicar (olmesartan). Review your readings with your doctor to decide what would be the best treatment for you.
Answered 1/17/2016
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