Lotensin HCT

Lotensin HCT Medicine

Important Information for Your Healthcare Provider

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking this medication if you have:

Heart disease, including congestive heart failure
Liver disease, including cirrhosis
Kidney disease or kidney failure
Diabetes
Scleroderma
A personal or family history of angioedema, which is swelling under the skin
Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus or SLE for short)
Gout
High cholesterol
Pancreatitis
Allergies
Asthma
Fluid or electrolyte problems
Any allergies, including to Lotensin HCT, other ACE inhibitors, sulfa drugs, foods, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:

Are pregnant or trying to become pregnant (see Lotensin HCT and Pregnancy)
Are breastfeeding
Are on dialysis
Drink alcohol regularly
Will be undergoing surgery or anesthesia.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you are currently taking, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Do not take any potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium without first discussing it with your healthcare provider.

(Click Lotensin HCT Precautions and Warnings for more information on this topic, including information on who should not take the drug.)

What If I Take an Overdose of Lotensin HCT?

People who take too much of this medication may have overdose symptoms that can include extremely low blood pressure.

If you happen to overdose on Lotensin HCT, seek immediate medical attention.

(Click Lotensin HCT Overdose for more information.)

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