Also sold under the brand name Zestril, this drug is anACE inhibitor(angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor).
This combination has been shown to be more effective at reducing blood pressure than either medication administered alone.
Read on to learn more about lisinopril and diuretics, including how they work together.
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What Are Diuretics?
Diureticsare pills that increase urine production.
Theyre also known as water pills, because they help remove water and salt from the body.
In turn, this lowers blood pressure by reducing the volume of blood that the heart needs to pump.
Diuretics act on a complicated set of processes in the body.
There are three different types of diuretics.
How Diuretics Lower Blood Pressure
Diuretics are very effective at lowering blood pressure.
This results in lower blood pressure.
Is Lisinopril a Diuretic?
Lisinopril is not a diuretic when it is prescribed alone.
Lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide is sold under the brand names Prinzide and Zestoretic.These medications include a diuretic.
How Does Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide Work?
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Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide Side Effects
Since lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide combines two medications, you might experience side effects from either drug.
It is not a diuretic and does not have diuretic effects.
However, it is commonly prescribed with a diuretic, sometimes in a combination pill.
While lisinopril itself is not a diuretic, it is often prescribed with one.
ACE inhibitors stop the production of a hormone that causes blood vessels to constrict.
Without that hormone, the vessels relax.
Diuretics work by getting rid of excess water and salt, reducing the volume of the blood.
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