How long does it take before Accupril begins to lower blood pressure?

Question

I began taking it a few days ago and I am still testing in the pre-hypertension range. Thanks!

Answer 1

Esmerelda,
My accupril was added to a diuretic for blood pressure that wasn't enough. By my next doctor's visit a month later, I was already in the range where I needed to be.

Answer 2

Accupril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. It prevents certain enzymes in the body from narrowing blood vessels.

It can take a little while to get the right dose so don't get too concerned just yet. Here is a bit of a guide, and as we don't know your age or other health details it is open to interpretation. OK...

Dosage for most adults: Oral:
Hypertension: Initial: 10-20 mg once daily, adjust according to blood pressure response at peak and trough blood levels; initial dose may be reduced to 5 mg in patients receiving diuretic therapy if the diuretic is continued; usual dose range 10-40 mg once daily

Elderly: Initial: 2.5-5 mg/day; increase dosage at increments of 2.5-5 mg at 1- to 2-week intervals.

Answer 3

people might act differently on medicines and some poeple that I know who are actually taking this medication said that it takes them 3 weeks and more before they the medicine totally effect. But, there were also people who are also using this also said that they only take 2 weeks for them to feel the effect of the medicine. however, it will always depend on the body of the person regarding on how their body accept the medication. usually, it takes 2-4 weeks. If you want to know more about it check pharmacyescrow.org/s38-s-ACCUPRIL ,,,