How does lisinopril treat high blood pressure?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

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Lisinopril inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), the enzyme that helps keep tension in the walls of your blood vessels to regulate blood pressure. Reducing the amount of ACE in your body can help blood vessels to relax, lowering blood pressure. Lisinopril may be used in combination with other drugs to help treat high blood pressure.

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