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Compare Quinapril vs. Lisinopril

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  • Quinapril (Accupril)
    Lisinopril (Zestril)
  • Quinapril (Accupril)
    Lisinopril (Zestril)

  • Summary of Quinapril vs. Lisinopril

    Summary for ACE inhibitor
    Prescription only

    Quinapril (also known by its brand name, Accupril) is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It's used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure in adults. This medication is available as a lower-cost generic tablet that's taken by mouth once or twice per day. Side effects include headache, dizziness, and cough.

    Summary for ACE inhibitor
    Prescription only

    Lisinopril (Zestril) is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, or ACE inhibitor. It's used to treat high blood pressure in people 6 years and older. In adults, it's also approved to manage heart failure and to lower the risk of death after a heart attack. Lisinopril (Zestril) comes as a tablet that's taken by mouth once daily. There's also an oral solution available under the brand name Qbrelis. Some side effects include dizziness, cough, and headache.

  • Indications of Quinapril vs. Lisinopril

    Indications for
    •High blood pressure
    •Heart failure
    Indications for
    •High blood pressure in people ages 6 years and older
    •Heart failure in adults
    •Lowering the risk of death after a heart attack in adults

  • Pros and Cons of Quinapril vs. Lisinopril

    Pros and Const for ACE inhibitor
    Pros
    •A first-choice medication for lowering blood pressure for many people
    •Available as a lower-cost generic
    Cons
    •Can't take during pregnancy
    •Might not work as well for lowering high blood pressure in Black adults
    •Hasn't been studied in children
    Pros and Const for ACE inhibitor
    Pros
    •Taken by mouth once per day
    •A first-choice medication for high blood pressure
    •Also helpful for heart failure and after a heart attack
    •Okay for children as young as 6 years old to take to treat high blood pressure
    Cons
    •More likely to cause dry cough than ARBs
    •Can make you feel dizzy, especially at first
    •Might not work as well for lowering blood pressure in Black people
    •Not safe during pregnancy

  • Common Side Effects of Quinapril vs. Lisinopril

    Common Side Effects for

    High blood pressure:

    •Headache (6%)
    •Dizziness (4%)
    •Fatigue (3%)

    Heart failure:

    •Dizziness (8%)
    •Cough (4%)
    •Fatigue (3%)
    •Low blood pressure (3%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Dizziness (up to 19%)
    •Low blood pressure (up to 11%)
    •Higher creatinine levels (up to 10%)

  • Warnings of Quinapril vs. Lisinopril

    Common Side Effects for
    •Not safe during pregnancy
    •Angioedema (swelling)
    •Low blood pressure
    •Worsening kidney problems
    •High potassium levels
    •Liver problems
    Common Side Effects for
    •Harm to an unborn baby
    •Angioedema (swelling)
    •Low blood pressure
    •Possible worsening of kidney problems
    •High potassium levels
    •Liver problems

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