Snippets home page
 
 
register
 
 
medicine

What's the difference between lisinopril and Diovan?

asked by BreeKL (125)

You have 50 words left!
 
 
related questions

Can shin spots be caused by taking Lisinopril?

How does Lisinopril affect testosterone?

What are the side effects of Lisinopril?

What is lisinopril used for?

What is the best pain reliever to take while on lisinopril?

What is the latest on Diovan causing tumors?

Will a Lisinopril cough be helped by a humidifier?

Tags:  medicine

answers

Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor that slows the activity of ACE which is needed to make angiotensin II. Diovan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist which disables the receptors on the angiotensin II. Angiotensin II raises blood pressure. Lisinopril slows the production of angiotensin while Diovan disables it.

7 votes

Both lisinopril and diovan are used to treat high blood pressure. Diocan has to be used at a higher doasge then lisinopril , 160 mg versus 20 mg daily in most cases. Lisinopril users have reported a very severe dry cough that can be irratating , while diovan users report an 86% less cough complication.

7 votes

Both drugs lower blood pressure by inhibiting angiotension. Diovan can be more expensive, and some people report side effects with lisinopril, notably a cough, that was relieved by switching to Diovan. However, to competently answer this question, you need to consult your physician and pharmacist- knowledge of your complete condition is fundamental before you can decide which to take.

6 votes

Both Lisinopril and Diovan can be used to treat high blood pressure. The difference is how they work. They work on different receptors in the body.

6 votes

Lisinopril is a drug and it was developed by Merck & Co. and is marketed worldwide as Prinivil but Diovan is prescription medications for treatment of high blood pressure.

5 votes

Both medications are used for the treatment of hypertension. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor. It works by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. (Binding of angiotensin II to its receptor in the arterioles causes vasoconstriction and elevated blood pressure. ) Diovan blocks the angiotensin II receptor directly.

reply
posted by jsmith (1218)
5 votes

Report a post on this page as inappropriate
 If you have questions about user content, read our liability disclaimer

  
   
Add your own answer in 50 words or less! Add your comment in 50 words or less!

copyright © 2008
conjecture corporation

FAQ About Us Contact Us Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy