Accupril (Quinapril) Prescriptions Available Online Today

Like other ACE inhibitors, Accupril stops angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) from constricting your blood vessels. Without the extra constricting of the blood vessels, the blood vessels can relax, and your blood pressure comes down.

Like other ACE inhibitors, Accupril stops angiotensin converting enzyme For people not taking diuretics, the starting dosage of Accupril is typically 10-20 mg taken once per day. Maintenance dosing ranges from 20-80 mg taken once per day or divided into two smaller doses. To prevent an accidental overdose and ensure you are getting enough medication, always follow your doctor's dosing instructions.

Accupril helps to lower high blood pressure. Reduced blood pressure helps decrease the risk of kidney problems, stroke, or heart attack.

Like all medications, Accupril carries a risk of side effects. While most people do not experience any side effects, there is still a risk of:

• Diarrhea

• Constipation

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Abdominal pain

• Cough

• Fatigue

• Fainting

• Lightheadedness

• Dizziness

• Headache

• Rash

• Fever, chills

• Loss of appetite

• Loss of taste

• Tingling or numbness in feet or hands

• Fast or pounding heartbeat

• High potassium level

• Low sodium level

• Liver disease

• Kidney problems

• Dehydration

• Serious allergic reaction

As with any prescription medication, Accupril is not right for everybody. To avoid serious complications, make sure to tell your doctor about your past and current medical history and all the medications you are currently taking.

Accupril may cause serious interactions with certain medications. Always tell your doctor about any medications you are currently taking or have taken recently. Be sure to mention any of the following:

• Lithium

• Aliskiren (Tekturna)

• Sacubitril

• Potassium supplements

• A diuretic (water pill)

• Salt substitute

• Gold injections to treat arthritis

• NSAIDs like aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), or naproxen (Aleve)

• Alcohol

• Marijuana

People with certain medical conditions should not take Accupril or may need extra precautions when taking it. Always disclose your entire medical history with your doctor, especially if you have or have had any of the following:

• Liver disease

• High potassium levels in the blood

• Blood filtering procedures like LDL apheresis or dialysis

• History of severe allergic reactions

• History of angioedema

• Diabetes

• Kidney disease

• On a low-salt diet

• Heart disease or congestive heart failure

• Connective tissue disease like Sjogren's syndrome, lupus, Marfan syndrome, scleroderma, or rheumatoid arthritis

Accupril can be toxic to a growing fetus, causing injury or death, and it should not be taken by women who are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking Accupril, stop taking Accupril, and contact your doctor immediately.

Accupril may pass into breast milk and should not be taken by women who are breastfeeding.

You can speak with a licensed doctor during an online medical consultation to discuss an Accupril prescription. At your scheduled appointment time, you will discuss your symptoms and review your medications and medical history with the doctor. If the doctor determines that Accupril is right for you (or if they decide a different medication would be better), then they can electronically send a prescription to your local pharmacy. Book an appointment with an online primary care doctor to learn more.