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How does the combination of lisinopril (an acei) and hydrochlorthiazide (a diuretic) act to lower blood pressure?

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Blood pressure: ACE-I is a weak blood vessel dilator and diuretic decrease vascular volume and can also cause some vessel dilation. The two drugs add together to lower pressure.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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