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Is lisinopril a statin drug?

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Lisinopril: Lisinopril is not a statin. It is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor.

Answered 3/20/2021

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ACE inhibitor : No Lisinopril is belonging to a class of medications called ace inhibitors. These medications are commonly prescribed for elevated blood pressure but are also commonly prescribed in patients with diabetes or after a cardiac event. Never stop or change a medication without first consulting your physician.

Answered 11/14/2019

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Lisinopril is an ace used mainly for blood pressure control. Statins are a different class of medication that are used for lowering cholesterol levels.

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Dr. Nassir Azimi answered

Specializes in Interventional Cardiology

No: It belongs to a group of medicine that inhibit the angiotensin converting enzyme. Ace inhibitors are used for blood pressure and their effects protecting against stroke, heart failure and kidney failure.

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