A 36-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 Werner answered
43 years experience in Cardiology
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 on Jun 27, 2018
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