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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?

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Dr. Bennett Werneranswered

Cardiology 45 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.

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Dr. Calvin Weisbergeranswered

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Combinations: Those combinations should be very similar in effect.

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Metoprolol 50mg 2x daily. Benicar (olmesartan) hct 20/12.5 1x daily. Potassium level 3.0. How dangerous is this?

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Taking Benicar (olmesartan) 40/ hct 12.5 but my potassium is 3.0 as the diuretic is causing potassium loss. Any other meds to control htn & replace hctz diuretic?

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