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Hi doctors, my aunt's pa prescribed her lisinopril instead of losartan because of the low price. she is having cough after she takes lisinopril.

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Dr. Ashu Syal answered

Cough: The side effect of cough is usually shared by both family of Meds--- ace inhibitors ( Lisinopril) and AARBS ( Losartan). I would suggest switching to calcium channel blocker instead

Answered 10/14/2020

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A member asked:

Hi doctors, my aunt's pa prescribed her lisinopril instead of losartan because of the low price. she is having cough after she takes lisinopril.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ashu Syal answered

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