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I'm wondering can the drug linsopril affect a persons potassium levers?
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ACEI - POTASSIUM: Lisinopril inhibits production of angiotensin and aldosterone. Aldosterone isvour potassium excreting hormone. Lisinopril thus diminishes potassium excretion by our kidneys. This effect is dose dependent.
Answered 9/27/2014
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