More Detail on Lotensin Interactions
Diuretics
When taking
Lotensin with a diuretic, your
blood pressure may decrease too much. This is more likely to occur when Lotensin is first started. It order to decrease the chances of this interaction, your healthcare provider may change the dosages of medicine, start you on a lower dose of Lotensin, and/or monitor you more closely.
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
If you have kidney disease or kidney failure, taking both
NSAIDs and Lotensin may add to the damage that your kidneys are already experiencing. Also, NSAIDs may decrease the blood pressure-lowering effects of Lotensin. For your particular situation, talk to your healthcare provider about using NSAIDs and Lotensin together.
Potassium Supplements
If you are taking a potassium supplement and Lotensin, 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 together.
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
If you are taking both Lotensin 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 Lotensin 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.
Final Thoughts on Lotensin Drug Interactions
It is possible that not every Lotensin drug interaction was discussed is this article. Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about drug interactions that may apply to you.
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