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A 29-year-old female asked:
dr changed me from benicar (olmesartan) hct to lisinopril hctz. also take metoprolol. will they work the same?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Bennett Werneranswered
Cardiology 44 years experience
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.
4.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Calvin Weisbergeranswered
Cardiology 51 years experience
Combinations: Those combinations should be very similar in effect.
4.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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