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Taken off lisinopril, tried benicar (olmesartan) samples. effective but pricey. why is losartan less effective ?
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Dr. Bruce Jacobsanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Just not as strong: a drug as benicar (olmesartan) for antihypertensive effect,due to its chemical makeup.
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Last updated Jun 11, 2019
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