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Dr changed me from benicar (olmesartan) hct to lisinopril hctz. also take metoprolol. will they work the same?
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Very similar: They are first cousins - not identical twins, but very similar. Your new med is far less expensive than your old one. I prefer it.
Answered 1/26/2021
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Combinations: Those combinations should be very similar in effect.
Answered 1/31/2014
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