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Health Topics/Antihypertensive/Cardiovascular Agent/Pharmacology/ACE Inhibitor

Can Accupril interact with foods?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
If you're taking the high blood pressure medication Accupril (quinapril) talk to your doctor about your salt intake. Often, reducing salt can help to lower blood pressure, which could affect how much Accupril you should take. Also, talk to your doctor before using salt substitutes containing potassium. Combined with Accupril, they could cause too much potassium to enter your blood, putting you at risk for serious heart rhythm problems.

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