Accuretic and Diethylpropion Extended Release

• Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide / quinapril
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Accuretic, Quinaretic

Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Quinapril is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. Quinapril lowers blood pressure and also relieves symptoms of fluid retention.

Accuretic is a combination medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

Accuretic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: diethylpropion
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Tenuate, Tenuate Dospan

Diethylpropion is a stimulant similar to an amphetamine. Diethylpropion is an appetite suppressant that affects the central nervous system.

Diethylpropion is used as together with diet and exercise to treat obesity in people who have a body mass index (BMI) of at least 30 kilograms per square meter.

Diethylpropion is usually given after diet and exercise have been tried without success.

Diethylpropion may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.