Quinapril and Chills: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• December 20, 2010

For High Blood Pressure "People mention a cough as a potential side effect. I've hardly noticed this at all, but what I have noticed is that this medicine interferes with getting a good erection. Skipping a dose (or delaying it until after sex) does help (assuming your doctor says that it is okay to skip or delay a dose). Of course, on the other hand, I was on a different high blood pressure medicine years ago, and it was way worse in this regard. And, yes, erectile dysfunction medicines will help overcome the effect. I've been using quinapril for many years-started with 20 mg once a day and eventually went to 40 mg once a day. It has worked reasonably well. Note that users of the medicine in this class (ACE inhibitors) sometimes end up with cold hands and feet. This is generally an issue in cold climates."

• Ada...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 23, 2018

Quinapril for High Blood Pressure "Have had no debilitating side effects from this medication at 10 mg. I did notice on my last blood test my potassium was up, but not out of range. Was tired for the first few weeks, get cold hands and feet if outside, but it's manageable. The effects of this medicine seem to diminish after starting, my BP is slowly rising. I have gained some weight, which might have caused the increase. Working on removing the excess now."

• Ada...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 23, 2018

Quinapril for High Blood Pressure "Have had no debilitating side effects from this medication at 10 mg. I did notice on my last blood test my potassium was up, but not out of range. Was tired for the first few weeks, get cold hands and feet if outside, but it's manageable. The effects of this medicine seem to diminish after starting, my BP is slowly rising. I have gained some weight, which might have caused the increase. Working on removing the excess now."