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Quinapril Side Effects

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPAllison Gourley, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on October 27, 2023

The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.

Common Side Effects

High blood pressure:

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

Heart failure:

  • Dizziness (8%)
  • Cough (4%)
  • Fatigue (3%)
  • Low blood pressure (3%)

Less Common Side Effects

High blood pressure:

  • Cough
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Stomach pain

Heart failure:

  • Shortness of breath
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Chest pain
  • Muscle or back pain
  • Rash

Quinapril serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Angioedema (severe swelling): swelling (in the face, arms or legs, lips, tongue, or throat); trouble breathing; wheezing; nausea; vomiting; severe stomach pain
  • Dangerously low blood pressure: dizziness, lightheadedness, pale skin, feeling faint
  • Serious kidney problems: urinating less often than usual; swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands; unexplained weight gain
  • High blood potassium levels: nausea, muscle weakness, abnormal heartbeat
  • Severe allergic reaction: swelling of your lips, tongue, throat, or face; trouble breathing; rash

Source: DailyMed

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The following Quinapril side effects have also been reported

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

Blurred vision

chest pain

confusion

diarrhea

difficult or labored breathing

dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position

nausea

stomach pain

sweating

tightness in the chest

unusual tiredness or weakness

vomiting

Rare

Bleeding gums

cold, clammy skin

enlarged pupils

fast or slow heartbeat

increased sensitivity of the skin or eyes to sunlight

stiff or sore neck

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

Headache

Less common

Back pain

coughing

difficulty with moving

joint pain

muscle aching or cramping

muscle pains or stiffness

rash

swollen joints

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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