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Accuretic

Accuretic
20/12.5 Tablets
Hydrochlorothiazide/Quinapril (Quinapril Hydrochloride)

Accuretic
10/12.5 Tablets
Hydrochlorothiazide/Quinapril (Quinapril Hydrochloride)

Accuretic Information

Quinapril/Hydrochlorothiazide (By mouth)
Hydrochlorothiazide (hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide), Quinapril (KWIN-a-pril)

Treats high blood pressure. Accuretic is a combination of an ACE inhibitor and a diuretic (water pill).

Brand Name(s):Accuretic
There may be other brand names for Accuretic.

When Accuretic Should Not Be Used:
You should not take Accuretic if you have had an allergic reaction to quinapril, hydrochlorothiazide, sulfa drugs, or to other blood pressure medicine (such as Accupril®, Altace®, Lotensin®, Lotrel®, Monopril®, Prinivil®, Zestoretic®, Zestril®). You should not use Accuretic if you are pregnant or if you are unable to urinate.

How to Use Accuretic:
Tablet

Your doctor will tell you how much of Accuretic to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.
Never share your medicine with anyone.

If a dose is missed:

If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

How to Store and Dispose of Accuretic:

Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using allopurinol (Purinol®, Zyloprim®), azathioprine (Imuran®), digoxin (Lanoxin®), lithium, diabetes medicine (insulin or oral medicine such as Amaryl®, Actos™, Avandia®, Glipizide®, Glucotrol®, Glucophage®, Glyburide®), medicines that contain potassium (including supplements), pain or arthritis medicine (such as aspirin, Advil®, Aleve®, Feldene®, Indocin®, Motrin®, Orudis®, Relafen®, Voltaren®), steroids, tetracycline, or other blood pressure medicines.
Do not use salt substitutes or low-salt milk without asking your doctor.
Do not drink alcohol while you are using Accuretic.

Warnings While Using Accuretic:

Using Accuretic while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, gout, or lupus.
Tell your doctor about any allergic reaction you have ever had to any drug, especially if the reaction caused you to have swelling in your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Accuretic may make you dizzy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
Accuretic may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Use a sunscreen when you are outdoors. Avoid sunlamps and tanning beds.
Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using Accuretic. You may need to stop using Accuretic several days before having surgery or medical tests.

Possible Side Effects While Using Accuretic:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, problems urinating, nausea or vomiting
Fever, chills, or sore throat
Lightheadedness or fainting
Yellow eyes or skin

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

Diarrhea or stomach upset
Dry cough
Increase in how much or how often you urinate
Loss of appetite
Tiredness

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by Accuretic, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088