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No, Diovan (valsartan) is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). While angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, ARBs prevent the angiotensin I from binding to the AT1 receptor. End result is the same, inhibition of vasoconstrictive properties of angiotensin I and reduction in blood pressure.
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Can you take lisinopril instead of diovan?
This needs to go to your Doctor. DIovan and lisinopril are used for hypertenion but lisinopril is not used for other things Diovan is (like post MI treatment for one). Also, Diovan is an ACE inhibitor and lisinopril isn't. This isn't an easy call, for can I answer it without your history. This one we can't solve for your here. Sorry. UPDATE DIOVAN is an ARB( angiotensin receptor blocker) not an ACE inhibitor which is what lisinopril is. every person responds differently to BP medicines.....ARB's work better for some than others and some people cannot take ACE because of cough reflex so this is a good alternative. Your doctor has to be involved anyway. Diovan is expensive....about $180 for 30 pills and has no generic.
Blocks the action of the enzyme that causes the blood vessels to contract resulting in hypertension?
ACE inhibitor
Is lisinopril a generic for diovan?
No. Benazepril is an "ACE inhibitor" (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor). Diovan is an "angiotensin receptor blocker" (ARB). These two classes of medications are related in that they lower blood pressure by blocking the RAAS (renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system). The brand name of benazepril is Lotensin. The generic name for Diovan is valsartan.
Is Metoprolal an ace inhibitor?
No. It is a beta-1 receptor blocker, and an inhibitor of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE).
Is clonidine a ace inhibitor?
Clonidine is not an ACE inhibitor. It is used for lowering blood pressure and has other uses as well.
Can ACE inhibitor cause dizziness?
Some people feel dizzy or lightheaded after taking the first dose of an ACE inhibitor
Is Losartan Potassium an Ace Inhibitor?
no
Catapres Is it an ACE inhibitor?
yes
Is atenolol ace inhibitor?
yes
Is Crestor a beta blocker?
ace inhibitor
Is metoprolol tartrate ace inhibitor?
yes
Is crestor a beta-blocker?
ace inhibitor
