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A member asked:

My husband is on lisinopril and simvastatin, he was taking one in the am & one of these at night but he can't remember which was which, does it matter?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Yes: Lisinopril is a pill for blood pressure management. It would be best to take this in the morning. Simvastatin is a pill for cholesterol management and works most effectively when taken in the evening or before bed.

Answered 3/1/2016

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