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Compare Lisinopril (Zestril) and VALSARTAN (Valsartan) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Zestril, Prinivil · ACE Inhibitor
How it works
Inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), preventing conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor, leading to decreased blood pressure and reduced al...
Approved for
Valsartan, Diovan · ARB
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Angiotensin II is formed from angiotensin I in a reaction catalyzed by angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE, kininase II). Angiotensin II is the principal pr...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 30 Reddit discussions
Lisinopril
47%
positive
15 threads
VALSARTAN
20%
positive
15 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
15 Reddit threads analysed for Lisinopril
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
57 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
3 months after an initial 177/112 reading in the hospital and 168/109 reading at the doctors the next day. I have finally begun to hit below 120/80. Currently taking lisinopril 20mg and am hoping to be off it by September which is my next checkup. I swapped diets, went from never leaving the house t
Pretty much exactly two months after my hypertensive crisis that saw me in hospital. I'm very firmly in the normal range. Unfortunately, I've got a bit of kidney damage and my eyes had hemorrhages from undiagnosed diabetes along with this. Nothing that can't be managed. The 40mg lisinopril, 10 mg
I wanted to share my experience in case it helps someone who might be in the same confusing situation I was in. I’m a **46 year old male,** fairly active, healthy weight, and generally careful with my lifestyle. About a year and a half ago, I started paying closer attention to my blood pressure, whi
First, thanks to this sub for all the helpful information I've been able to take from all your posts. Grateful for this resource and practical experience from you all. This is my first post here, but wanted to share my story in hopes it might calm someone down who is starting their process. In early
Morning BP much better, two weeks in starting Valsartan, used to take lisinoprill, now on arb, 72 years old.
When doc wanted to double my meds in May (Lisinopril 10mg to 20mg), I lost it. I thought I was on track to drop meds but didn’t have the nerve to check my own pressure at home due to anxiety about the numbers. Lost 10 lbs, eating like a vegetarian, quit booze, started walking and meditating. Grant
A month an a half ago it was 150/92. Lisinopril 10mg worked for me
Just wanted to share my story of getting my BP under control as motivation for all of us who struggle with it. I am 46 yo, fit and athletic individual (155lbs, distance runner, scuba diver) who had a reasonably good diet and mild alcohol use. During a regular health checkup, my BP was very high and
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15 Reddit threads analysed for VALSARTAN
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
9 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
I think this past year has been the worst year of my life. In January I had a hypertensive crisis and checked into the ER with a BP of 213/110+ I’m pretty sure I was walking around like this for months not knowing it until my body told me something was wrong. Got put on Amlodipine as a first line me
Saw my Dr. on Jan 5 and reviewed my BP trends since October. He agreed to let me stop the drug. I’ll continue to track one because I dropped a load on a smart BP monitor, also to see if I do need to restart down the line. This is really exciting for me, I got more active over the course of 2025 an
I’ve been on a beta blocker since I was 25 (I’m 42 now) and my doc added valsartan about 3 years ago during the pandemic (during which time I was under a lot of stress and drank more alcohol). During the worst of that time I probably drank 10-15 drinks a week. Never been overweight, though, and regu
Started going to a new cardiologist for HBP three years ago. Initially he put me on Valsartan, but switched me to Lorsartan (you know, because of the whole rocket fuel thing). Then put me on a mild dose of HCTZ. Then about three years ago, he put me on carvidelol (the beta blocker). Long story short
Hi all, Writing for support. About 2 months ago I went to an unrelated GP appointment and a routine BP reading was taken. My BP was 180/120, several more were taken and it was still the same. I’m 27 female, 60kg, exercise regularly (mostly weights not cardio). I was quickly seen by a cardiologist an
A while ago I was put on Amlodipin and ended up in the ER after all bowel movements stopped.. according to my Dr, that was a very rare side effect he had personally never heard of. A month ago I was at the Dr office again after a few months without meds and my BP was 160/100. I was put on Valsartan
A few years ago, I went for a checkup during a time of high anxiety, I was even having panic attacks randomly and having insomnia. Obviously the readings were high 145/95 and was prescribed with valsartan. After that I got treatment for anxiety, and feel a lot better but now I am affraid to leave
Hi everybody I have tried all these three Losartan, Valsartan, Amlodipine. They all make me feel dizzy, stressed out, worried and depressed. Have someone had the same issues? Don’t know really what to do. I felt my health has really decreased since started on BP medicines. Thanks to all.God bless e
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Lisinopril is a ACE Inhibitor, while VALSARTAN belongs to the ARB class. This means they work through different pharmacological mechanisms, which may influence both efficacy and side effect profiles.
Lisinopril carries 2 FDA warnings. VALSARTAN carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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