When ACE is blocked, these substances
can build up in the lungs, which
can ultimately lead to a chronic cough.
The likelihood of developing a cough while taking a lisinopril appears to be affected by a number of factors, including the specific ACE inhibitor and a person's genetics. Some ACE inhibitors can cause a cough in up to 35 percent of people taking the medicine.
Losartan reduces blood pressure by decreasing fluid retension and increasing blood flow.