This eMedTV page highlights Accupril, a prescription drug used to control high blood pressure and treat congestive heart failure symptoms. This page covers Accupril side effects, dosing, and potential drug interactions, as well as how Accupril works.
This eMedTV article explores Accupril side effects, including common side effects like fatigue and cough; rare side effects like angina; and side effects of Accupril that you should report to your doctor immediately, such as itching and wheezing.
A dry cough that will not go away is among the common side effects of Accupril. This page on the eMedTV Web site explains how Accupril's enzyme-blocking effect can lead to an Accupril cough, and also provides statistics on how often it occurs.
Weight gain doesn't appear to be an Accupril side effect. This eMedTV page lists things you can do if you're taking Accupril and weight gain occurs, such as limiting alcohol intake, getting regular physical activity, and following a low-fat diet.
If you're taking Accupril and erectile dysfunction occurs, contact your doctor. As this eMedTV page explains, he or she may recommend taking an erectile dysfunction drug or trying another heart failure or high blood pressure drug, among other things.
This eMedTV page explains why it's difficult to say if depression and Accupril treatment are linked. This page also lists some depression symptoms, such as restlessness and irritability, as well as a persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood.
In previous clinical studies, less than 1 percent of people reported hair loss while taking Accupril. This eMedTV Web page suggests talking with your doctor if you're taking Accupril and hair loss does become a problem.
This eMedTV Web page lists things you can do if you're taking Accupril and dry eyes occur, such as not smoking and staying out of smoky rooms; avoiding artificial tears that irritate your eyes; and protecting your eyes from drafts, breezes, and wind.
What is Accupril used for? As this eMedTV page explains, Accupril is used mainly to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure symptoms. This page also covers off-label uses like treating kidney problems in people with scleroderma.
As this eMedTV article explains, the starting Accupril dosage for treating high blood pressure is 10 mg or 20 mg daily. The starting Accupril dose for people with congestive heart failure is 5 mg twice daily.
This eMedTV page explains how Accupril drug interactions can contribute to kidney damage and lower your blood pressure too much, among other things. Drug interactions with Accupril can potentially occur with Demadex, lithium, NSAIDs, and other drugs.
There are many Accupril precautions and warnings to be aware of. This eMedTV page covers numerous precautions and warnings for Accupril, such as the safety of taking Accupril if you have kidney failure or are over 65 years old, pregnant, or nursing.
This eMedTV page on Accupril and pregnancy talks about telling your doctor (prior to taking Accupril) if you're pregnant or plan to become pregnant and lists complications sometimes seen with fetuses or newborns exposed to Accupril during pregnancy.
This eMedTV page lists Accupril overdose symptoms -- including kidney failure, extremely low blood pressure, and increased levels of sodium or potassium in the blood -- and advises you to seek medical attention right away if you overdose on Accupril.
This page on the eMedTV Web site covers generic Accupril, which is manufactured by several companies and is sold under the name Quinapril Tablets. This page also lists several available strengths of the drug.
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