Comparative effect of telmisartan vs lisinopril on blood pressure in patients of metabolic syndrome.

Objective: The present study was planned to focus on comparative effects of telmisartan vs lisinopril on blood pressure in patients of metabolic syndrome

Methods: The study was carried out on 62 patients of metabolic syndrome from Dec 2010 to Oct 2012 in OPD of Institute. There were two groups, A and B. Group A- Telmisartan (31 patients) and Group B- Lisinopril (31 patients) receiving Telmisartan 40 mg and lisinopril 5 mg orally once a day respectively for 12 weeks.