Best Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor for hypertension
Top-rated pick: Lotensin — pharmaranks score 72/100, the highest of the 3 Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor drugs used for hypertension, ranked by our independent FDA recall-safety score. Compare them with all treatments for hypertension or the full Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor class. Not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 3 angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor drugs we rate for hypertension, 2 are available as lower-cost generics, and most are tablet. Our ranking reflects each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for hypertension; the right choice depends on your situation, so confirm it with your prescriber.
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Top angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor for hypertension: 1. Lotensin · 2. Qbrelis · 3. Quinapril Hydrochloride
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Generic | $2 | View → | |
| 2 | 72/100 | Prescription | Solution | Generic | $1 | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | No data | — | View → |
Full ranking · 3 drugs
lotensin
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Lotensin (Benazepril Hydrochloride) is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor used to treat Diabetic Nephropathies, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Left Ventricular Dysfunction.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.45/30· 4 forms Save up to 67% in classqbrelis
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Qbrelis (Lisinopril) is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor used to treat Diabetic Nephropathies, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Myocardial Infarction.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.43/30· 6 formsquinapril hydrochloride
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Quinapril Hydrochloride is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor used to treat Diabetic Nephropathies, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Left Ventricular Dysfunction.
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Frequently asked
- What is the best angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor for hypertension?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — lotensin ranks highest among Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor drugs used for hypertension. Always consult a professional.
- Which angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor drugs treat hypertension?
- pharmaranks lists 3 Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor products used for hypertension, per NIH RxClass drug-classification data — each independently rated and ranked above.
- How are these ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
Where this ranking comes from
Our score is computed from public FDA data — not from opinion, sponsorship or user votes. How we rate.
- FDA Drug Enforcement (recall) database — the recall history behind the safety score
- DailyMed (NIH National Library of Medicine) — the FDA labels we quote for uses, dosing and warnings
- Drugs@FDA — approvals, strengths and marketing status