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Does Lisinopril Lower The Potassium Level In Blood?

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Posted on Tue, 13 Jun 2017
Question: does Lisinopril lowerthe potassium level, and affect fluid ?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
no...

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

lisinopril is not supposed to lower potassium levels or affect the fluid balance. Actually it may (and will in many cases) increase potassium levels. Hydrochlorthiazide lowers potassium levels.

I hope you find this information helpful!
Kind Regards!
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Does Lisinopril Lower The Potassium Level In Blood?

Brief Answer: no... Detailed Answer: Hello, lisinopril is not supposed to lower potassium levels or affect the fluid balance. Actually it may (and will in many cases) increase potassium levels. Hydrochlorthiazide lowers potassium levels. I hope you find this information helpful! Kind Regards!