Hydrochlorothiazide and quinapril and Symbyax

• Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide / quinapril
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• 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.

Hydrochlorothiazide and quinapril is a combination medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

Hydrochlorothiazide and quinapril may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: fluoxetine / olanzapine
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Symbyax

Symbyax contains a combination of fluoxetine and olanzapine. Fluoxetine is an antidepressant belonging to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Olanzapine is an antipsychotic medication. These drugs affect chemicals in the brain.

Symbyax is used to treat depression caused by bipolar disorder (manic depression).

Symbyax is sometimes used after at least 2 other medications have been tried without success.