What is Quinapril?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Accupril Accumax
See also: Hydrochlorothiazide-Quinapril
Quinapril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. It is used in combination with other medications to treat heart failure.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevated blood pressure | 21 | 6 | |
| High blood pressure (hypertension) | 20 | 12 | |
| Congestive heart failure | 15 | 0 | |
| Chronic kidney disease | 7 | 1 | |
| General health | 3 | 1 | |
| Cardiomyopathy | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 6 | |
| None | 13 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Quinapril
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Anaphylaxis | 1 | |
| Dizziness | 1 | |
| Dry cough | 1 | |
| Elevated potassium levels | 1 | |
| Heart palpitations | 1 | |
| Hypotension | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Quinapril
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's advice | 6 | |
| Other | 4 | |
| Side effects too severe | 2 | |
| Change in health plan coverage | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Quinapril
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 1 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 4 | |
| 10 years or more | 4 |
What people switch to and from
Patients stopped taking Quinapril and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril (Zestril) | 2 | |
| Losartan (Cozaar) | 1 | |
| Rosuvastatin (Crestor) | 1 |
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