Accuretic
(quinapril / hydrochlorothiazide)
Lowers blood pressure.
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Accuretic (quinapril / hydrochlorothiazide) is a dual-action medication that lowers blood pressure to protect kidney function and reduce swelling.
- Drug class: Cardiovascular
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (quinapril / hydrochlorothiazide)
Upsides
- Accuretic (quinapril / hydrochlorothiazide) works very well to lower blood pressure.
- It's a pill that's usually only taken once daily.
- Lowers risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Accuretic (quinapril / hydrochlorothiazide) is tolerated by most people with few side effects.
- Accuretic (quinapril / hydrochlorothiazide) contains a thiazide diuretic, which can be good for patients with osteoporosis since it raises the body's level of calcium.
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What to expect from Accuretic, on one page
Download Fact SheetDownsides
- Some people get a dry cough while taking Accuretic (quinapril / hydrochlorothiazide).
- It can make you pee more often.
- It can increase the risk of gout attacks in people with poor kidney function or a history of gout.
- People with a sulfa allergy may be allergic to Accuretic (quinapril / hydrochlorothiazide).
- Women must use birth control while taking Accuretic (quinapril / hydrochlorothiazide) since it can harm the fetus. It's also not safe to use if you're already pregnant.
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Download Fact SheetAccuretic (quinapril / hydrochlorothiazide) is a combination medication containing quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide. Quinapril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, which helps blood vessels relax. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic (water pill) that removes extra water and certain electrolytes, which lowers blood pressure and reduces swelling. Together, they lower blood pressure and allow more oxygen to get to your heart and other organs.
- Drug class: Cardiovascular
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (quinapril / hydrochlorothiazide)
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What to expect when you take Accuretic (quinapril / hydrochlorothiazide) for High blood pressure
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- Effectiveness
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- Possible side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Coughing
- Fatigue
- Muscle pain
Side effect rates for Accuretic (quinapril / hydrochlorothiazide)
- Headache7%7%30%30%
- Dizziness5%5%4%4%
- Coughing3%3%2%2%
- Fatigue3%3%3%3%
- Muscle pain2%2%5%5%
- Viral infection2%2%4%4%
- Hay fever2%2%3%3%
- Nausea and/or vomiting2%2%6%6%
- Stomach pain2%2%4%4%
- Back pain2%2%2%2%
The placebo bar shows how common a side effect was for people taking a sugar pill instead of Accuretic.
People taking Accuretic felt side effect more
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Risks and Warnings for Accuretic (quinapril / hydrochlorothiazide)
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- › Women of childbearing age
Accuretic (quinapril / hydrochlorothiazide) can cause birth defects. If you are a woman of child-bearing age, consider using birth control during sexual intercourse. If you become pregnant, stop taking Accuretic (quinapril / hydrochlorothiazide) right away and talk to your doctor.
This is a black box warning. The FDA requires this warning when there is a significant risk of serious or life-threatening effects that anyone taking the drug should consider.
Common concerns from people taking Accuretic (quinapril / hydrochlorothiazide)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?- It requires routine blood tests to check how your kidneys are working, and you may require more frequent monitoring if you have kidney disease.