Does Lisinopril Increase Your Risk for Severe COVID-19 Symptoms?
Does Lisinopril increase your risk for severe Coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms? Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor used to lower blood pressure. It protects the heart from remodeling that may occur in diabetes or heart failure. In this blog, I will provide information and updates on this topic as they become available. First, let's review briefly Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) and ACE inhibitors. ARBs are similar to ACE inhibitors, and they are usually used as an alternative drug. ARBs may be prescribed to avoid haking cough or angioedema that may be seen with ACE inhibitors. I am no expert on this topic, but I have read several experts' work regarding these two medications and COVID-19. How ACE Inhibitors Work Next, let's review how ACE inhibitors work in the body. The video below…