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I need to change olmesartan 40 mg to lisinopril. how many mg should of lisinopril cover my actual dosis of olmesartan? thnak in advance

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Medication change: These are not interchangeable drugs. This should be done under the direction of your physician and usually requires several dose adjustments and frequent blood pressure checks. Additionally, kidney function should be evaluated.

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Answered 5/2/2017

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