Lotensin (Cont.)

Lotensin: When and How Do I Take It?

Some general considerations for when and how to take Lotensin include:
 
  • Lotensin comes in tablet form. It is usually taken once or twice a day.
     
  • It does not matter if you take Lotensin with or without food.
     
  • Do not break, chew, or crush the Lotensin tablets.
     
  • Lotensin should be taken at the same time each day to maintain an even level of Lotensin in your blood.
     
  • If you have difficulty taking the tablet, talk to your pharmacist or healthcare provider about a different form of Lotensin.
     
  • For Lotensin to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. Lotensin will not work if you stop taking it.
     

Lotensin Dosing

The dose of Lotensin your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Your age
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be currently taking.
     
As with any medication, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Lotensin Dosage for more information about dosing guidelines for Lotensin.)
 

Side Effects of Lotensin

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with Lotensin. However, not everyone who takes Lotensin will experience side effects. When they do occur, Lotensin side effects are often minor, meaning that they require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
The most common Lotensin side effects include:
 
(Click Lotensin Side Effects to learn about the specific side effects of Lotensin, including serious side effects to look out for. You can also read about other possible side effects by going to:
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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