Drug & supplement interaction

Autogenic Training + Quinapril

Quinapril brand names: Accupril, Accupro.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated June 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 20, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Autogenic Training and Quinapril in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first.

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Autogenic Training and Quinapril

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Quinapril and Autogenic Training in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — research on Autogenic Training alongside specific medications may be limited.

Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Autogenic Training at all — not against Quinapril, and not against any other medication we track. This verdict therefore rests on the absence of any recorded data, not on research that looked at this combination and found nothing. We cannot rule an interaction out.

Autogenic Training is a practice rather than something you take. Ask your care team whether the type and intensity you plan to practice are appropriate for your health and treatment. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

Autogenic Training safety at a glance

Autogenic Training overall Generally safe It is a low-risk mind-body practice for most healthy adults.
Pregnancy Use caution Generally considered low risk, but learn from a qualified instructor and discuss with your provider first.
Breastfeeding Use caution No known harm, but speak with your healthcare provider before starting.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Quinapril and Autogenic Training? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Quinapril’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Autogenic Training. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Quinapril’s own FDA label, for the medication by itself. Knowing the drug’s own list makes it easier to work out the likely cause if something new turns up while you practice Autogenic Training and take the medicine. 10 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • A stroke or mini-stroke Worth acting on
  • High potassium Worth acting on
  • Low sodium Worth acting on
  • A heart attack Worth acting on
  • Pancreatitis Worth acting on
  • Heart failure Worth acting on
  • Fainting Worth acting on
  • Chest pain Worth acting on
  • Low mood Worth acting on
  • A low platelet count Worth acting on

Showing the 10 most notable of 48 label-listed effects — ranked by how unusual each one is across medicines generally, with serious effects weighted up.

From the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Quinapril. Read the label on DailyMed › Autogenic Training’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Autogenic Training side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Autogenic Training has no side effects.

Overlapping uses

What Quinapril Is Prescribed For, and What Autogenic Training Has Been Studied For

These two come up together because they touch the same health topic — not because they do the same job. Quinapril is a prescription medicine with approved uses on its FDA label. Autogenic Training is a practice: what follows is what researchers have looked at it for, and how strong that evidence is.

Quinapril is prescribed for: Quinapril tablets are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack. Quinapril may be used alone or combined with a thiazide diuretic (water pill) when one medication isn't enough. Quinapril tablets are also used in the management of heart failure as an add-on therapy alongside other standard treatments such as diuretics and/or digitalis.

Autogenic Training has been studied for:

  • Stroke studied, not established Autogenic Training has been studied for this. Natural Medicines rates the evidence: Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate Read what the research shows

    Autogenic Training for stroke

    A clinical study in adults undergoing standard neurological rehabilitation after an ischemic stroke shows that adding autogenic training for 3 weeks improves sense of self-efficacy and level of acceptance similarly to virtual reality sessions incorporating psychotherapy and physical activity.

    1 source cited
    1. 114743. Kiper P, Przysiezna E, Cieslik B, et al. Effects of Immersive Virtual Therapy as a Method Supporting Recovery of Depressive Symptoms in Post-Stroke Rehabilitation: Randomized Controlled Trial. Clin Interv Aging 2022;17:1673-1685. PubMed
  • Hypertension studied, not established Autogenic Training has been studied for this. Natural Medicines rates the evidence: Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate Read what the research shows

    Autogenic Training for hypertension

    Preliminary clinical research shows that autogenic training might reduce blood pressure in some patients.

    1 source cited
    1. 16164. Stetter F, Kupper S. Autogenic training: a meta-analysis of clinical outcome studies. Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback 2002;27:45-98. PubMed

Effectiveness ratings and the research summaries above are the verbatim record from the Natural Medicines database, which grades evidence from “Effective” down to “Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate”. A rating below the top of that scale means researchers have looked at it — not that it works, and never that it can stand in for a prescribed medicine. Do not stop or replace Quinapril on your own; if you are taking Autogenic Training for the same health topic, tell your prescriber, especially if the medicine is being adjusted to a target.

From our Q&A

Questions About Autogenic Training or Quinapril

These are real questions from readers, answered by the pharmacists at HelloPharmacist — written by a person, not generated from a database. Each one covers Autogenic Training or Quinapril, not necessarily both, but if one is close to what you were about to ask it will usually go further than a database entry can:

Not quite your question? Ask our pharmacists directly — it is free, there is no account required, and answers usually come back within 24 hours.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Quinapril

This page covers Autogenic Training only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Quinapril page lists 166 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), American Hellebore (major), American Mistletoe (major), Asarabacca (major) and Siberian Cocklebur (major).

By severity: 6 major · 136 moderate · 24 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Quinapril page

“Quinapril (Accupril) lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, and that is where most of the 166 supplements and herbs on this list collide with it. The bulk either push its blood-pressure-lowering effect too far or work against it, and with six entries rated major, this page deserves a careful read, not a skim.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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How much people look this up

Where Autogenic Training and Quinapril Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Autogenic Training
Steady interest

#1,086 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Quinapril
Top half

#1,352 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Autogenic Training reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Autogenic Training and Quinapril records this page draws on were last updated June 22, 2026.
  • What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Mind-body practice

About Autogenic Training

What is Autogenic Training?

  • Stress and tension
  • Anxiety
  • Trouble sleeping
  • High blood pressure
  • Headaches and chronic pain
  • Calming the body before stressful events

Autogenic training is a relaxation technique that uses self-directed phrases to create feelings of warmth, heaviness, and calm in the body. It is generally safe for most people and may help with stress, anxiety, and sleep, though the quality of research is mixed. It is best learned from a trained instructor and is not a replacement for medical treatment.

Not applicable (a mind-body relaxation technique, not a plant or supplement) · Guided audio recordings, classes with a trained therapist, self-practice scripts, smartphone apps

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Autogenic Training is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Autogenic Training record says about it on its own.

Autogenic Training: dosing

There is no pill or measured "dose" for autogenic training. Instead, it is about regular practice. Many programs suggest practicing for a few minutes, once or several times a day, building up gradually as the technique becomes more natural.It is often best to learn the steps from a trained therapist, a structured program, or a reputable guided recording or app. Follow the instructions provided with your program.

From our Autogenic Training monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Autogenic Training monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Quinapril

What Is Quinapril Used For?

Brand names: Accupril, Accupro

Quinapril tablets are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack. Quinapril may be used alone or combined with a thiazide diuretic (water pill) when one medication isn't enough.

Quinapril tablets are also used in the management of heart failure as an add-on therapy alongside other standard treatments such as diuretics and/or digitalis.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Quinapril

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (0 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Fall 910 reports
Hypotension 717 reports
Constipation 714 reports
Balance disorder 644 reports
Cognitive disorder 634 reports
See full Quinapril drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Autogenic Training

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Autogenic Training — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

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We also checked Autogenic Training against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Autogenic Training list.

See the full Autogenic Training interactions page
See every supplement checked against Quinapril, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Autogenic Training References

The 26 references that drive our Autogenic Training monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. Labbe EE. Treatment of childhood migraine with autogenic training and skin temperature biofeedback: a component analysis. Headache 1995;35:10-13. PubMed
  2. Groslambert A, Candau R, Grappe F, et al. Effects of autogenic and imagery training on the shooting performance in biathlon. Res Q Exerc Sport 2003;74:337-41. PubMed
  3. Stetter F, Kupper S. Autogenic training: a meta-analysis of clinical outcome studies. Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback 2002;27:45-98. PubMed
  4. Kaluza G, Strempel I. Effects of self-relaxation methods and visual imagery on IOP in patients with open-angle glaucoma. Ophthalmologica 1995;209(3):122-8. PubMed
  5. Fukunishi I, Hosaka T, Matsumoto T, et al. Liaison psychiatry and HIV infection (II): Application of relaxation in HIV positive patients. Psychiatry Clin Neurosci 1997;51(1):5-8. PubMed
  6. Simeit R, Deck R, Conta-Marx B. Sleep management training for cancer patients with insomnia. Support Care Cancer 2004;12(3):176-83. PubMed
  7. Zimmermann-Tansella C, Dolcetta G, et al. Preparation courses for childbirth in primipara. A comparison. J Psychosom Res 1979;23(4):227-33. PubMed
  8. Nakatani E, Nakagawa A, Nakao T, et al. A randomized controlled trial of Japanese patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder--effectiveness of behavior therapy and fluvoxamine. Psychother Psychosom 2005;74(5):269-76. PubMed
  9. Noh YE, Morris T, Andersen MB. Psychological intervention programs for reduction of injury in ballet dancers. Res Sports Med 2007;15(1):13-32. PubMed
  10. Hidderley M, Holt M. A pilot randomized trial assessing the effects of autogenic training in early stage cancer patients in relation to psychological status and immune system responses. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2004;8(1):61-5. PubMed
  11. Gordon, J. S., Staples, J. K., Blyta, A., and Bytyqi, M. Treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder in postwar Kosovo high school students using mind-body skills groups: a pilot study. J Trauma Stress 2004;17(2):143-147. PubMed
  12. Ajimsha MS, Majeed NA, Chinnavan E, Thulasyammal RP. Effectiveness of autogenic training in improving motor performances in Parkinson's disease. Complement Ther Med. 2014;22(3):419-25. PubMed
  13. Asbury EA, Kanji N, Ernst E, Barbir M, Collins P. Autogenic training to manage symptomology in women with chest pain and normal coronary arteries. Menopause. 2009;16(1):60-5. PubMed
  14. Bernateck M, Becker M, Schwake C, et al. Adjuvant auricular electroacupuncture and autogenic training in rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized controlled trial. Auricular acupuncture and autogenic training in rheumatoid arthritis. Forsch Komplementmed. 2008; PubMed
  15. Bowden A, Lorenc A, Robinson N. Autogenic Training as a behavioural approach to insomnia: a prospective cohort study. Prim Health Care Res Dev. 2012;13(2):175-85. PubMed

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Practicing Autogenic Training While Taking Quinapril: Common Questions

Is it safe to practice Autogenic Training while taking Quinapril?
We do not list a known interaction between Autogenic Training and Quinapril. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
Are Autogenic Training and Quinapril used for the same thing?
They overlap in purpose, which usually means the real question is whether you need both rather than whether they are safe together. This page lists the shared uses and how strong the evidence is for Autogenic Training in each. That is a conversation for your prescriber, especially if Quinapril is being adjusted to a target.
Does Quinapril interact with any supplements?
Yes. Quinapril has documented interactions with 166 supplements in our database — Autogenic Training is not one of them. The Quinapril interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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