ACCURETIC

Who is Accuretic for ?

Quinapril is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It decreases certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump more efficiently. Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is a diuretic (water pill) that helps rid the body of excess fluid. This combination medication is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

When should I be careful taking Accuretic ?

Before taking quinapril/HCTZ

• Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to quinapril, HCTZ, or any other drugs.
• Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially diuretics ("water pills"), lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid), other medications for high blood pressure, anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Nuprin) or naproxen (Aleve), corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), medications for diabetes, probenecid (Benemid), potassium supplements, and vitamins. If you also are taking c holestyramine or colestipol, take it at least 1 hour after quninpril/HCTZ.
• Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had diabetes, gout, heart, liver, or kidney, thyroid, or parathyroid disease.
• If you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking quinapril/HCTZ.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking quninpril/HCTZ, call your doctor immediately.
• You should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
• Remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.
• Plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Hydrochlorothiazide may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.

Accuretic Side Effects

Frequent urination should go away after you take quinapril/HCTZ for a few weeks. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• muscle weakness
• dizziness or lightheadedness
• cramps
• thirst
• stomach pain
• upset stomach
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• loss of appetite
• headache
• hair loss
• excessive tiredness
• diarrhea
• cough

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

• sore throat with fever
• unusual bleeding or bruising
• severe skin rash with peeling skin
• difficulty breathing or swallowing
• swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, arms, or legs
• difficulty breathing or swallowing
• fainting