Lotensin HCT Drug Interactions

More Detail About Lotensin HCT Interactions

When taking Lotensin HCT with a diuretic, your blood pressure may decrease too much. This is more likely to occur when Lotensin HCT is first started. In order to decrease the chances of this interaction, your healthcare provider may change the dose of medicine, start you on a lower dose of Lotensin HCT, and/or monitor you more closely.

 

If you have kidney disease or kidney failure, taking both NSAIDs and Lotensin HCT may add to the damage that your kidneys are already experiencing. Also, NSAIDs may decrease the effects of Lotensin HCT on lowering your blood pressure. For your particular situation, talk to your healthcare provider about using NSAIDs and Lotensin HCT together.

 

If you are taking Lotensin HCT along 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 Lotensin HCT together.

 

If you are taking both Lotensin HCT 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 closely.

 

If you are taking both Lotensin HCT 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.