Quinaretic (Cont.)

Effects of Quinaretic

A blood pressure reading consists of two numbers -- for example, 120/80 mmHg. The top number is known as the systolic blood pressure, and the bottom number is the diastolic blood pressure. During clinical studies of Quinaretic, both systolic and diastolic blood pressure decreased significantly in people taking the medication.
 
By lowering blood pressure, Quinaretic can decrease the risk of developing health problems (such as a heart attack or stroke) that can occur as a result of long-term high blood pressure (see Effects of High Blood Pressure).
 

Quinaretic: When and How Do I Take It?

Some general considerations for when and how to take Quinaretic include the following:
 
  • Quinaretic comes in tablet form. Generally, you take it once a day.
     
  • You may take Quinaretic with or without food.
     
  • Do not break, chew, or crush the Quinaretic tablets.
     
  • Take Quinaretic at the same time each day to maintain an even level of medicine in your blood.
     
  • For Quinaretic to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. Quinaretic will not work if you stop taking it.
     

Dosing With Quinaretic

The dose of Quinaretic that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be taking
  • How you respond to Quinaretic.
     
As with any medication, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Quinaretic Dosing for more information about dosing guidelines for Quinaretic.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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