Aliskiren-HCTZ Dosage: An Introduction
The dose of
aliskiren-HCTZ (
Tekturna HCT®) that your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
- How you respond to aliskiren-HCTZ
- Other medications you are taking
- Other medical conditions you may have.
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
Aliskiren-HCTZ Dosage for High Blood Pressure
Aliskiren-HCTZ is a combination medication, containing aliskiren (
Tekturna®) and
hydrochlorothiazide (also known as HCT or HCTZ). It is intended for people who are already taking one or both of these medications. Your healthcare provider will determine the best aliskiren-HCTZ dose based on the dose of your current medications and on your current
blood pressure.
Any strength of aliskiren-HCTZ will lower your blood pressure more than just aliskiren or hydrochlorothiazide alone, regardless of the dose. Your healthcare provider should wait at least two to four weeks before increasing your dose, as it takes time to see the full effects of aliskiren-HCTZ on your blood pressure.
General Information on Dosing With Aliskiren-HCTZ
Considerations for people taking aliskiren-HCTZ include the following:
- The medication comes in tablet form. It is taken by mouth once daily.
- You should take aliskiren-HCTZ consistently, either with or without food (fatty meals may decrease the absorption of the drug). This is not a problem, as long as you take aliskiren-HCTZ consistently with regard to food. In other words, either always take the drug with food or never take it with food.
- Make sure to take aliskiren-HCTZ at the same time each day to maintain an even level in your blood.
- For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Aliskiren-HCTZ will not work if you stop taking it.
- If you are unsure about anything related to your aliskiren-HCTZ dosage, please talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Do not stop taking the drug without first discussing it with your healthcare provider.
