Enalapril Drug Interactions

There are several enalapril drug interactions that may cause your body to respond differently or negatively. Some of the most common enalapril drug interactions involve diuretics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, potassium-sparing diuretic medicine, potassium supplements, and lithium. While certain drug interactions with enalapril will decrease your blood pressure too much, others may cause your body to metabolize the drugs differently than intended, which can result in the need for close monitoring by a healthcare professional.

 

Enalapril Drug Interactions: An Introduction

 Enalapril (Vasotec® and generic Enalapril Maleate) potentially has a number of other medicines with which it can interact. Some of these enalapril interactions can include:
 
Diuretics
When taking enalapril with a diuretic, your blood pressure may decrease too much. This is more likely to occur when you first start taking enalapril. In order to decrease the chances of this interaction, your healthcare provider may:
 
  • Change the dosages of either medicine
  • Start you on a lower dose of enalapril
  • Monitor you more closely.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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