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

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

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.

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.