Two popular classes of blood pressure medications may increase the risk of getting a severe coronavirus infection, according to a new scientific paper.
Millions of Americans take angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). They’re two of the most prescribed types of medications in the country.[1]
ACE drugs include:
- Lotensin (benazepril)
- Vasotec (enalapril)
- Prinivil (lisinopril)
- Altace (ramipril)
- Aceon (perindopril).