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I have rising potassium on lisinopril. switched to amlodipine starting tmrw. what can i expect from change of ace inhibitor to calcium channel blocker?

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Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not much: Amlodipine is less likely to cause elevated potassium levels than lisinopril. It's main side effect is leg swelling / edema.

Answered 5/29/2015

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