Accuretic Drug Interactions (Cont.)

More Detail on Accuretic Interactions

 
Diuretics
When you are taking Accuretic with a diuretic, your blood pressure may decrease too much. This is more likely to occur when Accuretic is first started. In order to decrease the chances of developing this interaction, your healthcare provider may change the dose of either medicine, start you on a lower dose of Accuretic, and/or monitor you more closely.
 
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
If you have kidney disease or kidney failure, taking NSAIDs with Accuretic may add to the damage that your kidneys are already experiencing. Also, NSAIDs may decrease the blood pressure-lowering effects of Accuretic. For your particular situation, talk to your healthcare provider about using NSAIDs and Accuretic together.
 
Potassium Supplements or Salt Substitutes With Potassium
If you are taking Accuretic with a potassium supplement or a salt substitute with potassium, the levels of potassium in your blood may become too high. This can cause serious problems. For your particular situation, talk to your healthcare provider about using potassium and Accuretic together.
 
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
If you are taking both Accuretic and a potassium-sparing diuretic, your body may metabolize the drugs differently than intended and/or increase the levels of potassium in your blood. Your healthcare provider may choose to monitor your progress more closely.
 
Lithium (Eskalith, Lithane, Lithonate, Lithotabs)
If you are taking both Accuretic and lithium, your body may metabolize the drugs differently than intended and increase the lithium levels in the blood. Your healthcare provider may choose to monitor your serum lithium levels more frequently.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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